Monthly Archives: August 2024

2024-08-16: News Headlines

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Hasina calls for probe into violent protests in Bangladesh. ecns.cn In her first statement since resigning and leaving Bangladesh on Aug 5, Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina called for an investigation into the violence during weeks of student-led protests in the country.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Evacuation of thousands more begins from Kursk. ecns.cn Russia began evacuating thousands more people from its border regions on Thursday after Ukraine said it was advancing deeper into the country in a lightning incursion aimed at forcing Moscow to slow its advance along the rest of the front.

infobrics (2024-08-16). Kiev's use of British-made weapons in Russia's Kursk is already backfiring. infobrics.org Footage shows British-made tanks used in Kursk destroyed by Russian forces.

infobrics (2024-08-16). Boosting India-Russia Trade: Strategies and Challenges. infobrics.org The Global Trade Research Initiative believes India can boost its trade with Russia through steps such as increasing exports, using local currencies, and formalizing a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union. Despite a significant trade imbalance due to increased crude oil imports from Russia, strategic measures could help India achieve its $100 billion trade target by 2030…

infobrics (2024-08-16). More Nations Interested in Joining BRICS. infobrics.org Trend reflects desire of Global South to counter Western dominance, analysts say…

infobrics (2024-08-16). China and Russia Launch New Bi-modal Service Around Siberia. infobrics.org China and Russia have inaugurated the Arctic Express No 1 Rail-Sea Cargo Service, marking a notable milestone in their trade relations…

Staff (2024-08-16). Headlines for August 16, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Continues Deadly Attacks in Gaza as Ceasefire Talks Resume for Day 2, Israeli Settlers Kill Palestinian as They Go on Armed Rampage in Occupied West Bank, Prices on 10 Common Medications Will Go Down in 2026 After First Round of Medicare Negotiations, Make the Road Action Endorses Kamala Harris for President, AZ's Top Court Allows GOP to Describe Fetuses as "Unborn Human Beings" on Ballot Measure Pamphlet, Doctors in India to Strike Amid Protests over Rape and Murder of Kolkata Medical Trainee, Paetongtarn Shinawatra Named Thai Prime Minister, Indonesian President Holds First Cabinet Meet…

editor (2024-08-16). Biden and United Nations: are you listening to Netanyahu? onlineopinion.com.au If Biden and the Security Council need any more convincing that any Palestinian State is just a mirage — they should heed the words of Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Time on 4 August.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao retired from international badminton. ecns.cn Chinese badminton player He Bingjiao has retired from international badminton, the Badminton World Federation(BWF) announced on Tuesday. The 27-year-old won her career-best Olympic silver in women's singles at Paris2024 on August 5.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). 1 detained in rape of girl who later died. ecns.cn A man has been criminally detained on suspicion of raping a 14-year-old girl at a self-discipline training camp in Jiangxi province, police announced on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Panda twins born in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Giant panda Le Le gave birth to panda twins on Thursday. The pair, a female and a male, were cubs of Ying Ying and Le Le, pandas given as a gift by the central government to Hong Kong in 2007. In March, Ying Ying and Le Le completed natural mating in Ocean Park.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). China's investments in high-tech industries rise 10.4% in first seven months: NBS. ecns.cn China's investment in fixed assets continued to expand, with more investment going to high-tech industries.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Number of Chinese scientists leaving U.S. increasing yearly. ecns.cn Scientists of Chinese descent in the United States have been leaving the country because of "pull factors" from China and the "push factor" of the China Initiative of 2018, according to a major research study published in an American scientific journal.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). EconoScope | China invests over $364 bln in urban renewal. ecns.cn China has invested 2.6 trillion yuan (about $364.58 billion) in over 66,000 projects designed to renovate urban infrastructure, according to recent data from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD).

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Lights illuminate Great Wall to mark 50th anniversary of China-Brazil diplomatic ties. ecns.cn China and Brazil celebrated the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Hong Kong welcomes birth of first giant panda twin cubs. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday announced the birth of panda twins early Thursday morning in Hong Kong, according to the Xinhua News Agency.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Scientists encouraged to collaborate to save planet. ecns.cn Scientists from around the world were urged to collaborate across borders and disciplines to tackle climate change through technological innovation on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Global efforts in dire need against mpox. ecns.cn The World Health Organization called for a coordinated global response against the mpox outbreak on Wednesday after declaring it a public health emergency of international concern, or PHEIC, the agency's highest alarm at the moment.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Drone deliveries guided by Beidou begin. ecns.cn The first drone delivery service guided by China's Beidou Navigation Satellite System has begun operations in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, offering local residents a glimpse into a futuristic, fast-paced delivery system.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Reporter's inappropriate remarks on Quan Hongchan spark investigation. ecns.cn Sports reporter Zhu Xiaolong recently violated regulations by participating in an online program, where he made inappropriate remarks about Chinese Olympic champion Quan Hongchan.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Brussels rolls out stunning flower carpet. ecns.cn Aerial view of a flower carpet made of nearly millions of flowers at the Grand-Place during the 23rd edition of the Brussels' Flower Carpet show in Brussels, Belgium, August 15, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Realty draws hope from data. ecns.cn Fewer Chinese cities reported new home price rises in July compared to June, suggesting a need for various Chinese cities to explore new demand.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). China tightens examination measures to prevent the import of monkeypox virus. ecns.cn The General Administration of Customs said on Friday morning that it will tighten examination measures for incoming travelers with a high risk of contracting monkeypox.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Senior Xinjiang officials meet with visiting Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Urumqi. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang regional Party chief Ma Xingrui and Erkin Tuniyaz, chairman of the regional government met with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Urumqi on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Aerial view of Hailongtun Fortress Site in Guizhou. ecns.cn The Hailongtun fortress, the best well-preserved medieval castle ruins in China, was constructed in 1257 during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). It was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2015.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Travel safety concerns increase after deadly waterfall accident. ecns.cn A tragic accident at a waterfall tourism spot in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has heightened concerns about travel safety during the busy summer season.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Huawei cloud summit lights up digital Thailand. ecns.cn Chinese tech giant Huawei Cloud announced on Thursday its commitment to joint efforts with the Thai government and build the kingdom a regional cloud hub with its digital technologies.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). China's expanding visa-free 'circle of friends' draws more global travelers. ecns.cn With China's increasing efforts in promoting unilateral visa exemptions and mutual visa-free policies, the expanding visa-free "circle of friends" has been drawing more foreign travelers to China.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Shenzhen, Dubai enhance financial cooperation. ecns.cn The SZSE and DFM have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining plans to explore closer cooperation in indexes, exchange traded funds, and fixed-income products, and the feasibility of new mechanisms and channels for cross-market financing.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Experts aid Indonesian artificial reef projects. ecns.cn Experts from Shanghai Ocean University and Guangdong Ocean University are scheduled to complete the construction of artificial reefs in the coastal waters of Indonesia this month.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). China increases holdings of U.S. treasury bonds to $780.2 billion in June. ecns.cn China's holdings of U.S. treasury bonds reached $780.2 billion in June, a gain of $11.9 billion from a month earlier, marking the second time this year that China has increased the holding since first addition in April.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Rescued raptors released back into wild in Beijing. ecns.cn Eight common kestrels rescued this summer were released back into the wild at Beijing Nanyuan Forest Wetland Park on Thursday, China's second National Ecology Day.

ecns.cn (2024-08-16). Construction of Tongzi River grand bridge to be completed in Guizhou. ecns.cn Spanning 965meters, the 1,422-meter-long bridge with the main tower of 208 meters high is an important part of the Jinsha-Renhuai-Tongzi Highway.

editor (2024-08-16). Living standards fall as unreliables rise. onlineopinion.com.au Without more pie, announced policies claimed to boost incomes for all will fail. 'Magic puddings' are the fantasies of Bunyip Bluegum and Norman Lindsay.

teleSUR, JDO, MER, JGN, JCM, SH (2024-08-16). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.

Staff (2024-08-16). La matemática de la economía y la sociedad. cubadebate.cu Podemos imaginar a un cazador asociando el número de presas con ciertos dedos de la mano para así poder saber si un día le fue mejor que otro. Seguramente a alguien se le ocurrió, en algún otro momento, ponerles un nombre ordenado a los dedos de las manos. Al asociarlos con las presas del día tuvieron así el primer conteo y los primeros números.

Staff (2024-08-16). Apple planea retirar los espejos retrovisores de los autos. cubadebate.cu Apple Inc., conocida mundialmente por sus icónicos iPhones, está explorando un amplio abanico de proyectos que trascienden la esfera de los teléfonos móviles. La empresa tecnológica californiana ha registrado una serie de patentes para dispositivos futuristas, entre los que se destacan unos AirPods con pantalla táctil que permiten consultar a Siri y ver el pronóstico del tiempo, y un anillo para controlar las Vision Pro.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-16). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-08-16). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-08-16). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-16). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-16). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-16). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-08-16). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-08-16). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".

teleSUR, YSM (2024-08-16). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-16). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.

teleSUR, MER (2024-08-16). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.

teleSUR, MS (2024-08-16). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-08-16). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.

teleSUR, MER (2024-08-16). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-16). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-16). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-16). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-08-16). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.

teleSUR, MS (2024-08-16). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-08-16). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-16). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-16). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-08-16). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.

Staff (2024-08-16). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).

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2024-08-15: News Headlines

Craig Mokhiber, Mondoweiss. (2024-08-15). The ICJ Finds That BDS Is Not Merely A Right, But An Obligation. popularresistance.org Israel and its lobby have, for years now, been engaged in a frenzy of activity to further insulate Israel from accountability by using their influence in the West to effectively outlaw organized opposition to Israel. Foremost among these efforts has been the Israeli campaign to penalize calls to boycott, divest from, and sanction Israel for its gross violations of human rights. As a result, countless laws and policies are now on the books across the U.S. and the broader West, trampling on core constitutional principles and internationally guaranteed human rights in defense of Israeli impunity. But an advisory opi…

Democracy Now! (2024-08-15). Democracy Now! 2024-08-15 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for August 15, 2024; "Incomprehensible": U.S. Approves $20 Billion in New Arms for Israel as Gaza Death Toll Tops 40,000; Colombia Faces "One of the Largest Humanitarian Crises on Earth" as Armed Groups Grow Stronger; "End the Impunity": Rohingya Muslims Under Attack by Both Burmese Army and Rebel Group | Headlines for August 15, 2024; "Incomprehensible": U.S. Approves $20 Billion in New Arms for Israel as Gaza Death Toll Tops 40,000; Colombia Faces "One of the Largest Humanitarian Crises on Earth" as Armed Groups Grow Stronger; "End the Im…


aljazeera (2024-08-15). New round of Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha: Where do Hamas, Israel stand? aljazeera.com Amid risks of a wider regional conflict, Israel and Hamas face major sticking points ahead of truce talks in Qatar.

The Media Line Staff (2024-08-15). Columbia University President Steps Down After Israel-Hamas Conflict Fuels Campus Protests. themedialine.org

IMEMC News (2024-08-15). Day 314: Pre-Dawn Israeli Airstrikes Kill at least 9 Palestinians on Thursday. imemc.org On Thursday, day 314 of Israel's ongoing assault of the entire civilian population of the entire Gaza Strip, Israeli forces continued their attacks on Palestinians by land, sea and air. Before dawn Thursday morning, six Palestinians were killed and others were injured in Israeli occupation forces' shelling of Al-Sabra neighborhood in Gaza City, and Bani …

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Israel approves new illegal settlement on UNESCO site near Bethlehem. aljazeera.com The Nahal Heletz settlement shrinks Palestinian land and poses 'imminent threat' to a World Heritage Site.

The Media Line Staff (2024-08-15). MBS Warns US Lawmakers His Life Is at Risk Over Israel-Saudi Deal: Report. themedialine.org

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Israel has killed 2,100 Gaza babies under 2 years of age: Euro-Med. presstv.ir "The number of Palestinian children killed by the Israeli army is horrifying, and the rate of their killing is unprecedented in the history of modern wars."

Joe Iosbaker, Fight Back! News. (2024-08-15). March On DNC: Coalition Vows To Win Fight For Right To March. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — On Monday, August 19, the Democratic National Convention comes to Chicago. The Coalition to March on the DNC, consisting of more than 200 organizations, will bring tens of thousands of protesters to the streets surrounding the United Center. | The front banner in the street will read, "Stand with Palestine! End U.S. aid to Israel!" Because this is mainly a march for Palestine, the Democratic Party powerbrokers are scared. | On Monday, August 12, U.S. District Judge Andrea R. Wood ruled against the coalition's lawsuit, which sought a longer march route than the city of Chicago had offered. The…

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Israeli rabbis condemn settler raid into al-Aqsa Mosque led by Ben-Gvir. presstv.ir Five senior Israeli rabbis deplore a recent settler incursion into the al-Aqsa Mosque compound.


Matthew Hoh (2024-08-15). They Would Not Know Us. counterpunch.org Anyone can be a barbarian; it requires a terrible effort to remain a civilized man. ~Leornard Woolf This week marks the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Geneva Conventions, an attempt by the world's nations to restrain and prohibit the horrors and terrors of modern warfare. The victors of World War II were the

Craig Murray, Consortium News. (2024-08-15). We Are The Bad Guys. popularresistance.org In Murder in Samarkand I describe how as a British ambassador, when I discovered the full extent of our complicity in torture in the War on Terror, I thought it must be a rogue operation and all I had to do was make ministers and senior officials aware and they would stop it. | When I was reprimanded and officially told that receipt of intelligence from torture in the "War on Terror" was approved from the prime minister and foreign secretary down, and it became clear to me that there was a deliberate promoting of false intelligence narratives through torture, which exaggerated the Al Qaida threat to justify milit…

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Rafah crossing shuttered for 100 days, resulting in over 1000 deaths in Gaza. presstv.ir The closure of the vital crossing has so far led to the deaths of over 1000 children and patients in Gaza.

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Jewish Voice for Peace: US 'actively assisting' Israel to commit genocide. presstv.ir "It's well past time for a weapons embargo. We demand a complete end to US funding, arming, and backing of the state of Israel's oppression of Palestinians."

Maureen Clare Murphy (2024-08-15). What will stop the genocide in Gaza? electronicintifada.net Palestinians are being expected to negotiate an end to their extermination.

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-08-15). Peace Is Not On The Ballot In November. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I keep seeing liberal commentators So let's be clear here: Peace is not on the ballot in November. Americans are voting for Red War or Blue…

WSWS (2024-08-15). Washington intensifies preparations for Middle East war with $20 billion arms sale to Israel. wsws.org Backed by the entire ruling class, the Biden administration is determined to wage a catastrophic conflict targeting Iran that it views as one front in a global eruption of imperialist violence against its rivals, which can only be stopped by the independent political mobilisation of the international working class.

Rachel Hu, Chris Garaffa (2024-08-15). CovertAction Bulletin — Eyewitness: Venezuela's Election. covertactionmagazine.com Venezuela's elections took place on July 28th. Nicolás Maudro defeated the right-wing candidate Edmundo González Urrutia by over a million votes. The imperialist machine immediately jumped into action to denounce the elections, condemning Maduro as a dictator and calling the results undemocratic…

Allan Miller, Roger D. Harris (2024-08-15). CNN's Fraudulent Analysis of Fraud in the Venezuelan Presidential Election. dissidentvoice.org In the quarter century of the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela, initiated by the election of Hugo Chávez and continued by his successor Nicolás Maduro, 31 national elections have been held. Invariably, the US-backed opposition claimed fraud in all but the two contests that they won. Equally unvaryingly has been the corporate press's supporting and indeed …

Aseel Saleh (2024-08-15). The US reasserts its support for Israel's massacres by selling it 20 billion in arms. peoplesdispatch.org While blaming Iran and its allies of threatening peace and security in the region, the US has provided Israel with the needed financial support to proceed with one of the most hideous genocides in history.

Workers World Party (2024-08-15). PDF of August 15 print issue. workers.org Download the PDF. Message to DNC Stop the genocide! Following massacre Hamas calls for worldwide response Union's first Apple store contract Intensify the class struggle On the picket line Around the World Meeting Leila Khaled‚ÄÉ Olympics expose Western bias‚ÄÉ Nicolás Maduro wins!‚ÄÉ Condemn Israel's assassinations Tear down the walls: Anatomy . . . |

WSWS (2024-08-15). German government supports Tabeen massacre and Kursk invasion. wsws.org For Germany's ruling class, which has committed the worst crimes in human history, genocide and world war are once again part of political normality.

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Palestinians rally in Ramallah against Israeli 'massacre' in Gaza school. presstv.ir Palestinians rallied in Ramallah to denounce Israeli 'massacre' in Gaza City school that killed at least 100 individuals.

Mondialisation (2024-08-15). Fim das negociaàßàµes após o massacre ucraniano de civis em Kursk. globalresearch.ca O conflito ucraniano entrou numa nova fase. Na sequência das últimas provocaàßàµes do regime neonazista contra as áreas civis russas, Moscou tomou uma decisà£o importante, eliminando qualquer possibilidade de negociaàßà£o. O ataque terrorista ucraniano a Kursk violou uma grave linha …

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Tal al-Zaatar massacre 1976: When Zionists massacred 3,000 Palestinians in Beirut. presstv.ir Tal al-Zaatar massacre of 1976, which claimed the lives of 3,000 Palestinians, had a profound impact on Palestinian national identity, serving as a poignant emblem of their struggle and perseverance…

MEE staff (2024-08-15). Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif is alive, says senior official. middleeasteye.net Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif is alive, says senior official | Osama Hamdan tells AP that Deif is 'fine' and dismisses the Israeli assassination claim as an attempt to 'justify the massacre' of Palestinians in the 13 July attack | | A billboard in Tel Aviv displays portraits of Hamas leaders…

Peter Koenig (2024-08-15). "They Just Killed Everybody in the School." ‚Ä®An Outcry to the World on the Zionist-Israeli Mass Homicide. globalresearch.ca Please watch this powerful message from a beautiful Gazan girl. | It is a message to the world about the Israeli Zionist bombing-massacre committed on a school in Gaza City, in the Al-Daraj neighborhood. See 1-minute facebook video below. | . ….

Staff (2024-08-15). 'Promising start': White House says Doha summit has started, talks to continue into Friday. haaretz.com Fire breaks out in Upper Galilee due to rocket explosion; Fire teams operating on location ‚ñ White House's Kirby: Information tells us that Iran has not moved off its threat to attack Israel ‚ñ Netanyahu meets with hostage deal negotiating team ahead of Qatar summit ‚ñ Five Palestinians killed in Israeli raids, strike in West Bank; four soldiers wounded by explosive device during operation ‚ñ U.S. envoy in Beirut says Israel-Hezbollah escalation is avoidable…

hindustantimes (2024-08-15). After Midnight, Hezbollah's Early Morning Attack Tires IDF: 4th Israel Base Hit; Iran Strike Soon. hindustantimes.com Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group fired a volley of 'Katyusha' rockets at an Israeli military barracks in Beit Hillel in northern Israel in the early hours of August 15. The Lebanon-based militant group said that its attack was in retaliation for the IDF's strike on the town of Blida earlier on Wednesday that killed at least one person.

Zvi Bar'el (2024-08-15). Israel holds the key to freeing the hostages – but Iran will decide if the Middle East goes to war. haaretz.com Thursday's summit in Doha is a Russian doll filled with layer upon layer of obstacles: it's unclear how much flexibility Netanyahu has given Israeli negotiators and whether that will be enough for Hamas; and no one knows whether Iran and Hezbollah will see a Gaza cease-fire as an excuse to forgo their military response to two humiliating assassinations…

Elsy Fors Garzon (2024-08-15). Hizbullah reaffirms commitment and principles in defense of Lebanon. plenglish.com In a statement on the occasion of the 18th anniversary of the victory in July 2006, the political and military movement emphasized its strength and determination to protect Lebanon, its people, resources and "what the homeland deserves in terms of a free, honorable and dignified life." | In commemorating the date, Hezbollah highlighted the dignity of the martyrs who "with their blood wrote the epic of the honorable defense of Lebanon and the people." | At this point, he stressed that the triumphant return on August 14, 2006, amidst rubble and destruction, marked the way under the central motto: "The era of defeat…

Qassam Muaddi (2024-08-15). What you need to know about the latest round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations. mondoweiss.net Calls for renewing ceasefire talks come amid threats of a regional war in response to Israeli assassinations in Iran and Lebanon. Netanyahu has systematically worked to undermine talks and a prisoner exchange deal. Will this time be any different?>

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Turkey to confront Israel attempts to set region on fire: Erdogan. presstv.ir Turkey says it will confront the Israeli regime's attempts "to set the region on fire," addressing Tel Aviv's ongoing incendiary acts of deadly aggression against the regional countries.

Elsy Fors Garzon (2024-08-15). Parliament Speaker Reiterates Lebanese Right to Self-Defense. plenglish.com Beirut, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri reiterated today Lebanon's right to self-defense against Israeli aggression, which did not hesitate to attack civilians, journalists, paramedics and use internationally banned weapons.

newarab (2024-08-15). Two killed, scores injured in Israeli strikes on Lebanon. newarab.com One person was killed and nine others wounded in a strike on the southern town of Marjayoun, the Lebanese health ministry said, revising downwards a previous death toll of three. | Another was k…

Ali Abunimah (2024-08-15). Day 313: Protesting genocide at the DNC. electronicintifada.net Can Iran force a ceasefire?

Delegates Against Genocide (2024-08-15). DNC 'Delegates Against Genocide' urge a 'no' vote on Democratic Party platform. mondoweiss.net Delegates Against Genocide, a coalition of delegates to the Democratic National Convention (DNC), calls for delegates to vote 'No' on the 2024 Democratic Party platform over its failure to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and a U.S. arms embargo on Israel.

Charisse Burden-Stelly, Black Agenda Report. (2024-08-15). The June Jordan-Audre Lorde Dispute, Kamala Harris, And Palestine. popularresistance.org At a rally in Detroit Michigan on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, Kamala Harris chided pro-Palestine protesters. As they chanted "Kamala, Kamala You can't Hide! We Won't Vote for Genocide!" the self-proclaimed "top cop" shot back, "You know what? If you want Donald Trump to win, then say that. Otherwise, I'm speaking." This open contempt displayed by the presumptive presidential nominee for the Democratic Party came exactly two weeks after she met with Benjamin Netanyahu and reiterated the United States' unwavering commitment to the right of the colonial entity ("Israel") to exist, and by extension, to continue its wa…

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Aug 14: 'Axis of Resistance' operations against Israeli occupation. presstv.ir Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime and its Western backers on Wednesday, August 14.

tn.ai (2024-08-15). Iran Condemns US Backing of Israel As 'Indelible Disgrace'. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the United States for backing Israel in committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, according to a statement released on social media.

Phil Pasquini (2024-08-15). Returning Gaza Student Protesters Face Punitive Welcome. indybay.org As university and college students prepare to return to campus for the new school year, many find themselves in legal limbo for their participation in the anti-Genocide student encampments protesting Israel's war in Gaza at the end of the last school year.

Noor Fatima (2024-08-15). Intelligence reports show BLA martyred DC Panjgur: Bugti. gnnhd.tv Sarfraz Bugti added that Baloch genocide is being committed by BLA…

IMEMC News (2024-08-15). Day 313 Update: Including Children, Israel Kills, Injures, Dozens In Gaza. imemc.org On Wednesday, Day 313 of the ongoing genocide, Israeli missiles and shells killed and injured dozens of Palestinians, including children, women, and infants, in several parts of the devastated, destroyed, and besieged Gaza Strip, especially in Khan Younis. The head of the government media office in Gaza, Ismael Thawabta, said the Israeli army continues to …

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Israel mounts 'diplomatic pressure' to stave off ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant: Report. presstv.ir The Israeli regime is reportedly applying "diplomatic pressure" on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to delay arrest warrants against the regime's PM and minister of military affairs.

Tareq S. Hajjaj (2024-08-15). Fighting the Israeli army in Gaza: Inside the battle for Shuja'iyya. mondoweiss.net In a testimony obtained by Mondoweiss, a resident of Shuja'iyya recounts his motivations for wanting to join Hamas's al-Qassam Brigades to fight against the Israeli army.

Nicolas Sawaya (2024-08-15). 'Strong record of supporting the U.S.-Israel relationship': a look at Tim Walz's votes on Palestine as a member of Congress. mondoweiss.net A review of Tim Walz's time in Congress from 2007 to 2018 shows he supported multiple Israeli wars on Gaza, rejected the international consensus on the illegality of West Bank settlements, and opposed any unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state.

MEE staff (2024-08-15). Columbia University president resigns months after pro-Palestine protests. middleeasteye.net Columbia University president resigns months after pro-Palestine protests | A student group that led the protests welcomes Minouche Shafik's departure but pushes for divestment from Israeli-linked companies | | Columbia University President Minouche Shafik testifies before the House Education and…

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Columbia University president steps down following backlash over Gaza protests. presstv.ir Columbia University's president has resigned after facing extensive criticism regarding her management of pro-Palestinian protests on campus,.

Etan Nechin (2024-08-15). Columbia University president resigns amid criticism of Gaza protests policy, antisemitism. haaretz.com Minouche Shafik's leadership faced intense scrutiny, with increasing demands for her resignation, in light of her perceived mishandling of the protests and accusations of campus antisemitism…

Noor Fatima (2024-08-15). Columbia University president resigns in wake of campus protests over Gaza war. gnnhd.tv Her position at Columbia was undermined when pro-Palestinian protesters set up dozens of tents on the main lawn…

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2024-08-15). The U.S. Supports Horrific Atrocities in Indian-Occupied Kashmir—Where is the Outcry? covertactionmagazine.com The Biden administration has ratcheted up weapons supplies to India's quasi-fascist government as part of a dangerous anti-China policy In early February, the U.S. State Department approved nearly $4 billion in drone sales to India, adding to the $20 billion worth of U.S.-origin defense material the U.S. had sold to India since 2008. State Department …

Nauman Sadiq (2024-08-15). Will Poland Refurbish Israeli Patriots for Ukraine War? dissidentvoice.org In June, rumors swirled in the media that the Biden administration was holding discussions with Israel and Ukraine about the possibility of transferring aging Patriot air defense systems currently in Israel to Ukraine. The CNN reported: "The systems would likely need to be transferred to the US first, where they would undergo refurbishment, before being …

Lawrence Wittner (2024-08-15). How Donald Trump Undermined the Health and Safety of American Workers. dissidentvoice.org During his four years as President of the United States, Donald Trump was remarkably active and often successful in sabotaging the health and safety of the nation's workers. Trump, as the AFL-CIO noted, targeted Medicare and Medicaid for $1 trillion in funding cuts, eroded the Affordable Care Act (thereby increasing the number of Americans lacking …

John Rachel (2024-08-15). A Nation at Peace. dissidentvoice.org To a hammer, everything looks like a nail. To a warmonger, every problem calls for a war. WAR! WAR! FOREVER WAR! UNENDING WAR! Our current leaders are hypnotized by war. They lack the vision and resourcefulness to consider negotiation and cooperation. Peace is not in their thoughts. 'Peace' is not in their vocabulary. They are …

geo.tv (2024-08-15). Life in Japan to return to 'normal' after lifting week-old 'megaquake' alert. geo.tv A collapsed house is seen following an earthquake in Osaki town, Kagoshima prefecture, southwestern Japan, August 8, 2024, in this photo taken by Kyodo. — Reuters

noemail (2024-08-15). 5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Taiwan. devdiscourse.com On August 15, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's northeastern county of Yilan, according to the island's weather administration. There were no immediate reports of damage.

infobrics (2024-08-15). West wants neo-Nazi hardliner to replace Zelensky. infobrics.org According to recent intelligence reports, Western backers are once again plotting to replace Zelensky, this time betting on former minister Arsen Avakov as a "candidate."

infobrics (2024-08-15). Western analysts worry Ukraine throwing scarce resources at Kursk. infobrics.org EU does not want to increase aid to Kiev but current support gives no chance of victory.

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-08-15). Bloody Eschatology: Israel and the Next Big War. globalresearch.ca The push towards an all-out war in the Middle East is moving out of its sleepwalking phase to that of conscious eschatological reckoning. A blood filled, fiery Armageddon will reveal the forces of virtue, linking the evangelicals of the United …

Dave DeCamp, Antiwar. (2024-08-15). State Department Approves Over $20 Billion Arms Package For Israel. popularresistance.org On Tuesday, the State Department approved a series of potential weapons sales to Israel worth over $20 billion that includes F-15 fighter jets and tank munitions. The approval comes as Israeli airstrikes continue to slaughter civilians in Gaza, including newborn twins who were killed hours before the State Department announced the new support for Israel. | In total, the US announced five new arms deals for Israel. The biggest is for 50 F-15 fighter jets and related equipment, worth $18.8 billion. Israel will also receive $102.5 million in advanced air-to-air missiles, about 33,000 120mm tank cartridges worth $774…

Robert Inlakesh (2024-08-15). Israel's Horrifying Mass Rape And Torture Campaign Against Palestinians. thelastamericanvagabond.com While the fate of around 100 remaining Israelis, taken captive by Hamas on October 7, have dominated the discourse in Western politics and mainstream media, some 21,000 Palestinian captives held by Israel have been completely ignored. Despite there being no evidence for the wild claims of mass rape campaigns and torture of Israelis, there are

UMMID (2024-08-15). Why Germany must end blanket support for Israeli war in Gaza? ummid.com Germany's blanket support for the Israeli war in Gaza is harmful not only for it's own interests but also for its international standing.

UMMID (2024-08-15). Every school bombed in Gaza adds to Palestinians' thirst for education. ummid.com According to the United Nations, 93% of Gaza's 560 schools have been either destroyed or damaged whereas about 340 have been directly bombarded by the Israeli army since October 7.

Amos Harel (2024-08-15). U.S. steps up the pressure ahead of Gaza summit – and plans a change of tactics if it fails. haaretz.com The Biden administration may present Israel and Hamas with a non-negotiable, yes-or-no proposition. If Netanyahu declines, Washington is likely to blame him for the failure and could potentially take further action against the extreme right within his government…

WSWS (2024-08-15). Melbourne Symphony Orchestra cancels performance over dedication to murdered Palestinian journalists. wsws.org The MSO publicly attacked pianist Jayson Gillham because he condemned Israel's murder of more than 100 Palestinian journalists and noted that such killings violate international law.

WSWS (2024-08-15). More Australian workers and youth explain why they have joined the SEP as electoral members. wsws.org "As a Palestinian myself I've always felt that all these systems of oppression are interconnected. We see that in the most violent and blatant way in Israel and the occupied territories, but really the whole world is basically occupied by capitalism, by greed."

A a (2024-08-15). Bibi's war of terror agenda. strategic-culture.su On July 24th, Benjamin 'Bibi' Netanyahu swaggered into the U.S. Capitol to address a joint session of Congress and to cultivate material and emotional support for his upcoming war with Iran. During the course of his nagging hour-long harangue, the Israeli prime minister received 58 standing ovations from submissive stooges on both sides of the aisle, proving once more that Pat Buchanan's description of Capitol Hill as "Israeli-occupied territory" is as true today as it was 30 years ago.

Sheren Falah Saab (2024-08-15). 40,000 reasons for thought: Testimony to the lives in Gaza that are no more. haaretz.com A look into the names, stories, and lives that were cut short after 10 months of devastation and war in Gaza…

Nauman Sadiq (2024-08-15). Will Poland Refurbish Israeli Patriots for Ukraine War? globalresearch.ca In June, rumors swirled in the media that the Biden administration was holding discussions with Israel and Ukraine about the possibility of transferring aging Patriot air defense systems currently in Israel to Ukraine.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Gaza's other death toll. aljazeera.com Israel has caused countless preventable deaths which are yet to be reflected in the official Gaza death toll.

newarab (2024-08-15). Gaza detainee describes 40 days of horror as 'IDF human shield'. newarab.com A chilling new account of Israel's alleged use of Palestinian civilians as human shields has emerged from Gaza as mounting evidence The

MEE staff (2024-08-15). Pledging arms embargo on Israel would help Harris gain more voter support: Poll. middleeasteye.net Pledging arms embargo on Israel would help Harris gain more voter support: Poll | Harris' aides previously rejected outright that the vice president would agree to stop sending Israel weapons | | Pro-Palestinian demonstrators outside of the Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, on 1…

Jonathan Cook (2024-08-15). Nothing's Changed Since 1948 — Except Now Israel's Excuses Don't Work. globalresearch.ca The headline below, about yet another Israeli operation to ethnically cleanse the Palestinians in the tiny, besieged and utterly destroyed enclave of Gaza, was published in yesterday's Middle East Eye. | When I began studying Israeli history more than a quarter …

newarab (2024-08-15). Palestinian Christians demand settler stolen UNESCO land back. newarab.com Since then, the family, along with Palestinian, Israeli, and international activists, have continuously returned to their land to demonstrate against the eviction and reclaim their home. | "[The settlers] are trying now to use the war and [with] all eyes on Gaza and the demonstrations happening in Israel," Alice Kisiya, 30, told The New Arab. | "So they're taking advantage of this situation to steal more lands," she adds. | newarab (2024-08-15). How the Gaza war highlights Bosnia's internal divisions. newarab.com The past ten months of Governments in this part of Europe have responded in various ways to the conflict, with each considering public opinion at home and geopolitical dynamics vis-à -vis the EU, the US, Israel, Arab states, Turkey, Iran, and Russia. | In

newarab (2024-08-15). Saudi prince MBS 'fears assassination' over Israel normalisation. newarab.com Saudi Crown Prince The sources, who include one unnamed former US official and two individuals with knowledge of the talks, said the kingdom's de-facto ruler shared these fears with US lawmakers. | Prince Mohammed allegedly highlighted the US's alleged failure to protect slain Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, who was assassinated in October 1981 after normalis…

hindustantimes (2024-08-15). Revealed: Iran's 4 New, Next-Gen Weapons – Fighter Jet, Drone, Warship; New Chief's Israel War Plan. hindustantimes.com Iran's new defence minister, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, proposed modernisation of the country's military before the parliament on August 14, according to Press TV. Nasirzedah proposed further development of the Iranian defence sector amid ongoing tensions with Israel after the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh on July 31 in Tehran. He proposed improving artificial intelligence technology across the country's drone squad to further equip it for swarm flight operations and enhance naval and aerial warfare capabilities.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks: A timeline of obstruction. aljazeera.com If the past is any indication of the future, there are reasons to be sceptical over the present round of peace talks.

tn.ai (2024-08-15). Turkey's Erdogan Vows to Confront Israel's Attempts to Set Region on Fire. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledged on Wednesday to confront the Israeli regime's attempts "to set the region on fire," vowing to ensure those responsible for the deaths of thousands are brought to justice.

tn.ai (2024-08-15). 2,100 Palestinian Infants Killed in Israeli War on Gaza: Report. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor reported that nearly 17,000 Palestinian children have been killed in the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, with nearly 2,100 of them being infants under the age of two.

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Funeral of Palestinians killed during West Bank Israeli raid. presstv.ir Mourners take part in the funeral of three Palestinians.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Israeli society still supports Netanyahu and his war on Palestinians. aljazeera.com

Omer Benjakob (2024-08-15). Iranian hackers that hit top Israelis officials now targeting Trump, Harris campaigns. haaretz.com After Trump campaign confirmed they were hacked in a possible breach of Rodger Stone's email account, Google researchers say the Iranian group specializing in cyber espionage against high-profile political and security targets in Israel is also targeting U.S. presidential campaigns…

Pepe Escobar (2024-08-15). How a BRICS trio is staring down Israel. thealtworld.com While Israel increasingly isolates itself on the international stage, BRICS members Iran, Russia, and China are quietly coordinating a full-spectrum effort to support Palestine diplomatically and militarily. | The Global Majority is fully aware that the genocidals in Tel Aviv are trying as hard as they can to provoke an apocalyptic war — with full US military support, of course. | Contrast that combative mindset with 2,500 years of Persian diplomacy. Iran's acting Foreign Minister, Ali Bagheri Kani, has recently remarked how Tehran is trying hard to prevent "the Israeli regime's 'dream' of triggering an all…

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Israel approves new West Bank settlement amid deadly raids on Palestinians. presstv.ir Tel Aviv says the new approval was partly in response to the recognition of a Palestinian state by other countries.

Timothy Alexander Guzman (2024-08-15). Iraq 2.0: Israel's False-Flag Playbook and the March to War Against Iran. globalresearch.ca A recent poll conducted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs between June 21st and July 1st under their headline

Yoram Gabison (2024-08-15). Israeli airline El Al rakes in record $147M in quarterly profits with help of Gaza war. haaretz.com Benefitting from decreased competition from foreign airlines operating in Israel, the company, which faced deep financial struggle at the start of the decade, was able to reduce its net financial debt from the end of 2022 in this year's second quarter by $1.089 billion…

newarab (2024-08-15). Gaza truce talks resume as number killed by Israel tops 40,000. newarab.com The United States hailed a "promising start" to Israel's onslaught has devastated Gaza, displaced nearly all of its population at least once and triggered a towering humanitarian crisis. | Talks involving CIA director William Burns opened in the Qatari capital

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Backed by US, Israel committing 'crimes against humanity': Iran. presstv.ir Iran says the terrorist Israeli regime has the full support from the US in committing crimes against humanity.

Staff (2024-08-15). Gaza war one of bloodiest in 21st century: Report. muslimmirror.com JERUSALEM : In a recent investigation, Israel's Haaretz daily highlighted the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza as one of the "bloodiest" wars of the 21st century. According to the newspaper, the war has claimed the lives of tens of thousands of Palestinians, many of whom were in zones previously designated as "safe" by the Israeli …

newarab (2024-08-15). Israel warns Haredi over kosher phones amid Iran attack fears. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Iran's revenge against Israel will be 'calculated, forceful': Iraqi resistance. presstv.ir A prominent Iraqi resistance group says Iran's potential retaliation of the Israeli assassination of Ismail Haniyeh will be "calculated and impactful."

newarab (2024-08-15). Israel's military assault on Gaza has reached its limits: report. newarab.com While Israel's relentless onslaught of the enclave had "severely…

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Explainer: What are the scenarios and potential targets of retaliatory strike on Haifa? presstv.ir In addition to the port complex, Haifa has significant sites that could be targeted, such as the Bahad 21 air force training base and the ministry of war affairs building.

Arab American Cultural Center (2024-08-15). Saturday 8/24: Film Screening: "Israel's Reel Extremism" indybay.org Arab American Cultural Center | 3968 Twilight Drive, Bldg 2, Houge Park | San José CA 95124…

MEE staff (2024-08-15). Barclays 'to withdraw from Israel bond auction' amid pro-Palestine backlash. middleeasteye.net

Jordan Atwood (2024-08-15). Haaretz investigation unveils IDF's systematic use of Gaza civilians as human shields. nationofchange.org New testimonies from Israeli soldiers expose the use of Gaza civilians, including children and the elderly, as human shields in the ongoing conflict, highlighting widespread violations of international law.

hindustantimes (2024-08-15). Erdogan Shocks Israel Weeks After Invasion Threat: Big Warning Ahead Of Iran Attack | Mahmoud Abbas. hindustantimes.com Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara on August 14. Erdogan assured Abbas that Turkey will continue to support the Palestinian cause and push the international community to increase pressure on Israel, according to his office. Erdogan also condemned Israel's war in Gaza and accused some Western countries of remaining silent and continuing to support Israel. Meanwhile, Abbas is set to address an extraordinary session of Turkey's parliament on Thursday. Abbas earlier met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on August 13.

hindustantimes (2024-08-15). Iran Rival Saudi Arabia Ruler Salman Fears Assassination: Watch Why | Israel | Haniyeh | Gaza | MBS. hindustantimes.com Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler Mohammed Bin Salman is reportedly worried about his own assassination. According to Politico's report, the Saudi Crown Prince expressed fears to the US. MBS mentioned to members of the US Congress that his life is in danger and he fears murder due to a plan with the US to normalise ties with Israel, as per Politico report. However, Salman told the US that any normalisation deal with Israel must include a "true path to a Palestinian state." BS…

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Deif is 'fine': Hamas rejects Israeli claims of military chief assassination. presstv.ir A senior member of Hamas has categorically dismissed Israeli reports on the assassination of the Palestinian resistance movement's military leader, Mohammed Deif.

newarab (2024-08-15). Gaza 40,000 dead marks 'global shame' as Israeli attacks ongoing. newarab.com The official Humanitarian organisations, such as Islamic Relief Worldwide, on…

Julia Frankel, Wafaa Shurafa (2024-08-15). All of Gaza is now a graveyard. peoplesworld.org Editor's Note: This week, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the Biden administration was approving $20 billion of fresh weapons sales to the Israeli government. Most of these "sales" will be paid for by Israel with cash and or vouchers provided by the American taxpayer. The total includes: $18.82 billion for "up to …

hindustantimes (2024-08-15). Hamas Gets Powerful Company In Gaza As IDF Suffers Multiple Attacks Simultaneously | Iran | Haniyeh. hindustantimes.com Hamas and its allies seem to have equipped a new 'attack strategy' against Israeli forces. Al Jazeera, citing war monitors, said multiple Palestinian armed groups have collaborated in the Gaza Strip. The groups are reportedly carrying out combined attacks on IDF forces and their command posts. Watch for more.

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). UN reports hike in Israel's killing, wounding of Palestinian children in West Bank. presstv.ir The UN has warned of a surge in the killing and wounding of Palestinian children by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.

Hagai El-Ad (2024-08-15). The Tip of the Iceberg: Israel Cannot Whitewash Horrific Abuse of Palestinians by Its Soldiers. globalresearch.ca It's not easy to commit crimes and get off scot-free. It requires legal expertise and a degree of sophistication, especially when you simultaneously have to contend with public opinion, both local and international. | And no, I'm not talking about the …

newarab (2024-08-15). The UK BDS effect: Is divestment from Israel gaining momentum. newarab.com The UK's Currently, one of the most prominent forms of

newarab (2024-08-15). Hamas says guard killed Israeli hostage in Gaza 'revenge attack'. newarab.com

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Israeli forces shoot dead three Palestinians injured in drone strike. presstv.ir Israeli forces have shot dead three Palestinians at close range, including a 17-year-old boy, following a drone strike in the northern occupied West Bank.

Staff (2024-08-15). Israeli military will 'never eliminate' Hamas, say US and Zionist officials. muslimmirror.com American and Israeli officials have conceded that the Israeli military has failed to achieve its objectives in Gaza, with the possibility of weakening Hamas being further diminished as the war drags on, the New York Times reports. Officials interviewed by the daily said the Israeli regime has exhausted its military options in Gaza, and continued …

The Media Line Staff (2024-08-15). Israeli Negotiators Head to Doha for Cease-fire Talks as Uncertainty Lingers. themedialine.org

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Barclays planned to withdraw from Israeli bond auctions: Report. aljazeera.com UK bank wanted to quell criticism over involvement with defence firms supplying Israeli military.

Samiullah Farid (2024-08-15). 40 Palestinians martyred in Israeli unabated attacks across besieged Gaza. gnnhd.tv Martyrdom toll of Palestinians has now risen to over forty thousand…

newarab (2024-08-15). CPJ slams Israel for smearing Gaza journalists killed in attacks. newarab.com

Oded Yaron (2024-08-15). Israel wants to trap Iran's 'ghost fleet,' the oil tankers financing its axis under the radar. haaretz.com A Haaretz investigation found that the tankers are registered by straw companies around the world and turn off their transponders to conceal their operations…

Joe Allen (2024-08-15). The Cult of Military Service: Tim Walz as Soldier-Teacher. counterpunch.org Soon after Vice-President Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, the attacks on his military record began. Quick comparisons were drawn in the media to the "Swiftboating" of Democratic candidate John Kerry in 2004. Too be straight about it, debating the finer points of Walz's military record misses the larger point being made

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Houthi: Resistance front's response to Israeli assassinations 'definite'. presstv.ir Houthi says US warships and military forces can't deter Yemenis from launching an anti-Israel retaliatory operation.

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Saudi crown prince fears 'assassination' for pursuing normalization with Israel: US magazine. presstv.ir Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly fears facing "assassination" for pursuing normalization of the kingdom's relations with the Israeli regime.

newarab (2024-08-15). Polio: Israel's dirty bioweapon is bringing Gaza to its knees. newarab.com In the break room of the Dunn School of Pathology at the University of Oxford sits a bookcase filled with ceramic replicas of bedpans. | The bed pans are a homage to the work carried out by Howard Florey, Ernst Chain, and their colleagues in the 1940s at the department making penicillin and demonstrating its efficacy in fighting bacterial infections. | They used bedpans as enormous flasks to culture the Penicillium notatum mould. When I was a PhD student in the department, I used to gaze on the simple, beige vessels and sense the gravity of the research being carried out by my colleagues. | While I was, admitt…

newleftreview (2024-08-15). Rashid Khalidi: The Neck and The Sword. newleftreview.org Rashid Khalidi and Tariq Ali discuss the political and intellectual history of the Palestinian national movement, its fraught entanglement with neighbouring Arab regimes, the realities of the 'peace process', Israel's grip on the Biden Administration and the strategic calculations—or miscalculations—of Hamas.

Jack Khoury (2024-08-15). Led by Shin Bet and Mossad chiefs, Israeli team lands in Doha for Gaza cease-fire summit. haaretz.com A senior Palestinian official told Haaretz that remarks by Netanyahu and certain cabinet members suggest negotiations are very unlikely to move forward and that their success depends on American pressure…

newarab (2024-08-15). Israeli settlers kidnap, abuse 2 Palestinian boys near Bethlehem. newarab.com Israeli settlers kidnapped and abused two Palestinian teenage boys near On Monday, Israeli settlers from a new illegal settlement outpost in the area assaulted two 15-year-old Palestinian boys who were herding sheep around the suburb of Irtas south of Bethlehem. | The settlers put knives on the boys' necks and took them to their settlement outpost, where they beat them, broke their legs, and urinated on them. | They…

hindustantimes (2024-08-15). Khamenei Calls Out Israel's 'Bluff' To Scare Iran Into Retreat: 'Psychological Warfare' | Haniyeh. hindustantimes.com Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said that Tehran's rivals are using "psychological warfare" to force the country to rethink its planned attack against Israel. Khamenei, while speaking at a meeting with organisers of National Congress of Martyrs of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province in Tehran on August 15, said Iran's rivals are not as powerful as they make it out to be. Watch this video for more information.

Shimbun Akahata (2024-08-15). Japanese Communists defend decision excluding Israel from atomic bomb peace ceremony. peoplesworld.org NAGASAKI, Japan—Japanese Communist Party Secretariat Head Koike Akira said at a press conference in Nagasaki on Aug. 9 that the city's decision not to invite Israel to its annual peace ceremony "should not be criticized." Koike said this when asked by reporters about the exclusion of Israeli government representatives from the peace event held to …

Jordan Atwood (2024-08-15). 'Is this a koke?': Tlaib slams Blinken's hypocrisy as US weapons fuel Gaza carnage. nationofchange.org As Secretary of State Antony Blinken commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, Rep. Rashida Tlaib and other critics highlight the stark contrast between U.S. rhetoric and its ongoing support for Israel's military actions in Gaza.

newarab (2024-08-15). Israel strike kills two Palestinians in Balata camp, near Nablus. newarab.com "Two men, aged 18 and 20, were killed and seven people were wounded, one of them seriously, in

newarab (2024-08-15). Egypt, Somalia sign defence pact amid tensions with Ethiopia. newarab.com Egypt and Somalia signed a defence agreement on Wednesday amid ongoing disputes The treaty was signed after a two-day visit by The Somali leader's visit came after Ethiopia signed a deal with the breakaway state of Somaliland last January, giving Et…

newarab (2024-08-15). Millions flock to Iraq's Karbala for Arbaeen pilgrimage. newarab.com Millions of This event, which marks the 40th day of mourning following the martyrdom of Imam Hussein bin Ali, a central figure i…

newarab (2024-08-15). South Sudan 'not ready' to hold 1st post-independence elections. newarab.com Nicolas Haysom told the UN Security Council that the consultations make it difficult to treat the election date of December…

newarab (2024-08-15). Iran court issues new charges against rapper, keeping him jailed. newarab.com Salehi, 33, was arrested in October 2022 after publicly backing demonstrations that erupted a month earlier, triggered by the death in police custody of Iranian Kurdish woman Amini, 22, was detained b…

newarab (2024-08-15). Memories of the 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago haunt 2024. newarab.com When the Democrats After all, Illinois is not a swing state where conventions typically take place. Moreover, Chicago is arguably where the most catastrophic DNC in history was held, characterised by violence, chaos, and a weak Democratic candidate who lost in a landslide, ushering in an era of decades-long conservatism. | The party leaders are now faced with striking similarities from six decades ago. |

newarab (2024-08-15). Gaza X account stops posting as world 'accustomed' to deaths. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-15). WHO declares mpox a global health emergency amid surge in cases. newarab.com Worried by the rise in cases in the

newarab (2024-08-15). UN rights experts press Bahrain over prison conditions. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-15). Starbucks names new CEO after Gaza war boycott hits sales. newarab.com Narasimhan steps down as chief executive and as a member of the Starbucks board "with immediate effect," said the company in a statement. | Starbucks shares were around 21 percent higher in early afternoon trading, while Chipotl…

newarab (2024-08-15). PA's Abbas tell Turkey parliament he will 'go to Gaza' amid war. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-15). US wants tangible results at Sudan truce talks amid army no-show. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-15). British ambassador in Baghdad says 'faced threats from militias'. newarab.com The British Ambassador to Iraq During his appearance on

newarab (2024-08-15). Over half a million Gaza children out of school for year: UNRWA. newarab.com Over half a million Humanitarian agencies have warned that the absence of education will leave children with

newarab (2024-08-15). Morocco surf town demolitions spark debate on inclusive tourism. newarab.com Omar, a 26-year-old freelance surf instructor from a nearby fishing community, reflects on the suddenness of the demolitions: "We knew i…

newarab (2024-08-15). Egypt, Somalia sign defence pact amid tensions with Ethiopia. newarab.com Egypt and Somalia signed a defence agreement on Wednesday amid ongoing disputes The treaty was signed after a two-day visit by The Somali leader's visit came after Ethiopia signed a deal with the breakaway state of Somaliland last January, giving E…

newarab (2024-08-15). New Mecca cinema stirs controversy over proximity to Holy Kaaba. newarab.com A The cinema is a key component of the "

newarab (2024-08-15). Why is Egypt's new grand mufti Nazir Ayyad under fire. newarab.com

newarab (2024-08-15). Algeria claim 'terror plot' by separatist Amazigh group MAK. newarab.com On Wednesday, 14 August, the Algiers Public Prosecutor announced the arrest of 21 individuals allegedly involved in a plot to smuggle firearms into Algeria through th…

Victoria Valenzuela, Waging Nonviolence. (2024-08-15). Activists Call On Biden To End The Federal Death Penalty. popularresistance.org Now that Joe Biden is a lame duck president, activists are holding him accountable to make good on his promise to end the federal death penalty during his remaining six months as president. Biden's election campaign in 2020 had pledged to end the federal death penalty and incentivize the remaining 27 states that still allow executions to do the same. While he made history as the first president in the United States to openly oppose the death penalty, there has been no movement to actually end federal executions during his nearly four years in office. | With six remaining months in office, activists are calling on…

Sharon Kelly, DeSmog. (2024-08-15). Fire Reveals How Oil Industry Environmental 'Solution' Spurs Climate Crisis. popularresistance.org The trouble began at Piñon Midstream's Dark Horse Treating Plant in Jal, New Mexico, on November 25, 2023, with an unexpected loud "pop" in the early afternoon, the company would later tell state regulators. A poisonous mix of flammable gasses hissed out from a pipeline feeding into the plant. | Within a minute, a worker radioed in to the plant's control room that a dense cloud of vapor had enveloped part of the plant. Within two minutes, Dark Horse was ablaze in what the company would later call an "intense and sustained fire." Within 15 minutes, more pipes ripped open, and a towering fireball tore through the p…

Marie Kelly, Workers' World. (2024-08-15). The Latest From On The Picket Line. popularresistance.org The ongoing battle about whether gig workers are employees or "independent contractors" is continuing. The latest blow against these precarious workers came from the California Supreme Court on July 25. The court upheld Proposition 22, which gives companies like Uber, Lyft and DoorDash the means to cheat their employees out of benefits and bargaining rights by classifying them as independent contractors. | According to Rideshare Drivers United: "Today, the Supreme Court of California decided that Prop 22 was not in violation of our state constitution, allowing Big Tech to continue exploiting drivers under a law t…

Joseph Bullington, In These Times. (2024-08-15). The Farmers Who Can't Afford Farms. popularresistance.org Running a small farm is complicated enough. For Tessa Parks‚Äâ—‚Äâwho raises cattle and hay with her spouse, Wyatt, on the gentle, farmed-over hills outside Northfield, Minn.‚Äâ—‚Äâthe challenges include bottle-feeding calves, braving bad weather to check on the herd at pasture and dealing with customers at the farmers market. Climate change doesn't make it easier, as it lends intensity to droughts and storms and increases livestock disease risks. | But for Parks, a 28-year-old beginning farmer, the complexities don't end there. Farmi…

Mariah McGough, VOCAL-US. (2024-08-15). 2024 Roadmap For Opioid Settlement Funds. popularresistance.org Unfortunately, since we released our inaugural Roadmap last year, the overdose epidemic has only gotten worse. In fact, we are in the midst of an unprecedented overdose epidemic, with more than 220 people each day dying from opioid-related drug overdoses. | Rather than focus on proven solutions —such as supportive housing, services and care — state lawmakers across the country are instead trying to "ticket and arrest" their way out of the problem. These punishing measures are torn directly from the well-worn pages of failed Drug War and "tough on crime" playbooks, which for decades have failed to get…

Larry Johnson (2024-08-15). The Art of Negotiation With Ambassador Chas Freeman. sonar21.com As promised, I interviewed Ambassador Chas Freeman as part of my volunteer duty in hosting Daniel Davis Deep Dive. Brother Davis is off on a well-deserved vacation. Chas, as a US diplomat, personifies the expression, "a velvet glove shrouding a fist of steel." When you talk to him he polite, not given to braggadocio, and a good listener. He would of made a hell of a great CIA Case Officer but, fortunately, he chose to serve the United States as a diplomat. | I served under one of his cohorts, Ambassador Morris "Buzz" Busby. Buzz, like Chas, was a diplomatic stud. But Chas stands out because of his fluency i…

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-15). India: UN Human Rights Committee calls for protection of human rights defenders and reform of counter-terrorism laws. fidh.org Front Line Defenders (FLD) together with the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, welcome the findings of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee following its review of India's situation of civil and political rights. FLD and the Observatory urge the government to take immediate steps to address the serious concerns expressed by the (…) | – |

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-15). Zimbabwe: Arbitrary detention and alleged torture of Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere and Samuel Gwenzi. fidh.org

Bryant Arroyo (2024-08-15). Anatomy of America's wasteful prison-industrial complex. workers.org Bryant Arroyo (WW Photo: Joe Piette) Bryant Arroyo is a jailhouse lawyer, environmental activist and outspoken advocate for aging and elderly prisoners. He was a rank-and-file union worker before his unjust incarceration in 1994 and he repeatedly exposes the corporate interests which profit off the prison-industrial complex. Arroyo successfully organized . . . |

A Guest Author (2024-08-15). Venezuela: Not counting votes, but smashing imperialism's hybrid war is essential. workers.org Mass mobilization backs Bolivarian project in Venezuela. By Narciso Isa Conde Workers World publishes, unedited, several statements from anti-imperialist media to show the breadth of support for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and opposition to the lies of the U.S. government and corporate media. The author of this analysis is . . . |

aljazeera (2024-08-15). What's the economic impact of immigrants? aljazeera.com The West is seeing record immigration inflows, but far-right groups are blaming their economic grievances on migrants.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Record 39 candidates to run in Sri Lanka's presidential election. aljazeera.com Economy remains key issue after protesters angered by financial crisis toppled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in 2022.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). English Premier League 2024/25: Match schedule, start times, teams, format. aljazeera.com When does the Premier League start and who are the favourites? Who are the new player signings? Al Jazeera explains.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). A candidate cull ahead of Tunisia's presidential election. aljazeera.com Most prospective candidates saw their names ruled out, with many finding themselves in prison.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 902. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 902nd day, these are the main developments.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Russia sentences US dual citizen to 12 years for treason. aljazeera.com Supporters say she donated about $50 to charity, but investigators accuse her of helping Ukraine buy weapons.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Murky Waters: A humanitarian's fight for justice. aljazeera.com A humanitarian volunteer with a Danish NGO is charged with human trafficking and must fight to clear his name.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Protests escalate in India over rape and murder of doctor in Kolkata. aljazeera.com The discovery of the 31-year-old's body last week at a state-run hospital has led to widespread outrage.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). NASA to decide on how to bring home stranded astronauts by end of the month. aljazeera.com Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams were stranded after problems emerged with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Sweden confirms first case of mpox strain outside Africa. aljazeera.com Swedish officials say they have registered the first case outside Africa of the more dangerous variant of mpox.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Climate activists protest at four German airports, halting traffic. aljazeera.com Interior minister says action was 'dangerous and stupid', warns of tougher penalties for airport intruders.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Ukraine leverages limited resources for incursion into Russia's Kursk. aljazeera.com As Ukraine gains a rare upper hand, the world awaits Russian talk of red lines and its promised response.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Ukraine puts 'pressure on the aggressor', catches Russia off-guard in Kursk. aljazeera.com President Putin and his officials appeared unprepared for Ukraine's daring invasion.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Mapping Ukraine's surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk region. aljazeera.com Ukraine claims to control over 1,000sq km (386sq miles) of Russian territory since a surprise offensive began August 6.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). UK woman jailed for 'blow up mosque' Facebook post after Southport riots. aljazeera.com Julie Sweeney sentenced after pleading guilty to sending communications that 'threaten death or serious harm'.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Putin and Kim's new friendship. aljazeera.com What do Putin and Kim get from each other?>

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Japan lifts 'megaquake' warning, tells people to 'go back to normal'. aljazeera.com Alert triggered panic in archipelago of 125 million people with many cancelling holidays, stocking up on essentials.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). 'Reclaim the night': Massive protests in India after doctor's rape, murder. aljazeera.com Demonstrators are demanding more safety for women after a trainee doctor's body was found in a Kolkata state hospital.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). 'Big shock': Thailand faces political upheaval as PM removed from office. aljazeera.com Thailand's constitutional court made its second bombshell ruling in a week as it ousted Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Minouche Shafik resigns as Columbia president after Gaza war protests. aljazeera.com Shafik drew criticism over her handling of protests that rocked the university campus earlier this year.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). The wild West Bank: The lawless settlers terrorising Palestinian farmers. aljazeera.com Villagers and farmers in the South Hebron hills live in fear of rogue attacks — on their people, animals and land.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Ex-soldier apologises for atrocities as Japan vows never to wage war again. aljazeera.com

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Pakistan's military arrests three former officers amid spy chief probe. aljazeera.com The latest arrests are linked to investigations against former ISI chief Faiz Hameed, who faces a court-martial.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Russia evacuates thousands from Kursk as Ukrainian forces advance. aljazeera.com Ukrainian military says Russia has moved some troops from the occupied south but this is not a major redeployment.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Palestinian leader Abbas tells Turkish parliament he will go to Gaza. aljazeera.com Palestinian Authority leader tells Turkish legislators he will stand by Palestinian people even at the cost of his life.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Bangladesh protesters, vowing to 'guard revolution', beat Hasina supporters. aljazeera.com Mob assaults supporters of the ousted leader and stops them from reaching a memorial to her father.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). All to know for LaLiga 2024/25: Mbappe, Bellingham, Real Madrid, Yamal. aljazeera.com With Real Madrid about to defend their LaLiga title, Al Jazeera looks at the top talking points in Spanish football.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). The cost of crossing the Darien Gap. aljazeera.com How gangs of people smugglers can demand the highest price for those crossing the Darien Gap.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). In Japan's ageing countryside, some villages face extinction. aljazeera.com Japan has an estimated 9 million abandoned homes as rural areas grapple with rapid population decline.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). Taliban 'deliberately deprived' 1.4 million girls of schooling: UN. aljazeera.com As Afghanistan's rulers mark three years in power, the future of an entire generation of girls is 'in jeopardy'.

aljazeera (2024-08-15). US actress Gena Rowlands, star of The Notebook, dies at 94. aljazeera.com Rowlands starred in dozens of films during a career that began on stage and television in the 1950s.

Binoy Kampmark (2024-08-15). Paul Keating lashes out at AUKUS upgrade. independentaustralia.net

Binoy Kampmark (2024-08-15). Resisting AUKUS: The Paul Keating Formula. counterpunch.org From his own redoubt of critical inquiry, the former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating has made fighting the imperialising leprosy of the AUKUS security pact between Australia, the UK and the United States a matter of solemn duty. In March 15, 2023, he excoriated a Canberra press gallery seduced and tantalised by the prospect of nuclear-powered submarines,

Eric Toussaint (2024-08-15). Ecuador's poisoned loans from the World Bank and the IMF. cadtm.org

Ashley Smith, Michael Roberts (2024-08-15). The Persistence of Global Capitalism's Long Depression. cadtm.org

Yorgos Mitralias (2024-08-15). Our media, Puigdemont's Catalonia and the violent undemocratic traditions of the Spanish state! cadtm.org

CADTM, Stéphanie Jacquemont (2024-08-15). The unfulfilled promises of microcredit: some new evidence. cadtm.org

CADTM (2024-08-15). Join us on 4, 5 and 6 October 2024 for our next Autumn Meetings! cadtm.org The Autumn Meetings of CADTM Europe will occur on October 4, 5 and 6 October 2024. As of 2023, the venue will be the Simenon Youth Hostelin Liège, Belgium.
| The 2024 edition will use different formats: debates, workshops, interactive activities, and book presentations. It will focus on several issues: the rise of the Far Right, the debt crisis in the South, China and the BRICS as creditors. It will also consider the ecological debt and food sovereignty.
| Food sovereignty, which is the issue (…) | – |

Adam Hanieh (2024-08-15). Laundering Carbon—The Gulf's 'New Scramble for Africa'. cadtm.org

Sushovan Dhar (2024-08-15). Students in Bangladesh Are Challenging a Repressive System. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-08-15). Version 2.0: Europe is moving to the Right and far Right. cadtm.org

ATTAC (2024-08-15). Omar Radi free ! cadtm.org

CADTM, Denise Comanne (2024-08-15). Bangladesh : Who is Muhammad Yunus, the new prime minister ? cadtm.org

Caitlin Johnstone (2024-08-15). Peace Is Not On The Ballot In November. thealtworld.com I keep seeing liberal commentators So let's be clear here: Peace is not on the ballot in November. Americans are voting for Red War or Blue War. That's it. Those are the choices. | I repeat: Peace. Is. Not. On. The. Ballot. Nobody who stands an actual chance at winning is going to bring about peace, because the…

Mischa Geracoulis (2024-08-15). The Corporate Press (Finally) Sounds the Alarm on Project 2025 But Omits Warnings for Journalism and Media. counterpunch.org After months of expert legal and public policy analysis, advocacy group warnings, and independent press reporting on the Presidential Transition Project 2025 (Project 2025 for short), the corporate press is finally catching up. Capturing headlines is Project 2025's Mandate for Leadership, a 180-day playbook for the next conservative administration. Its authors are a cadre of ultra-conservative,

Pete Tucker (2024-08-15). To Avert Wider War in the Middle East, Biden Should Resign. counterpunch.org

Thomas Knapp (2024-08-15). Election 2024: A Step Back From The Permanent Campaign? counterpunch.org "What if our campaigns were much, much shorter?" Ben Smith asks at Semafor. "The presidential campaign is currently a two-year cycle, which begins just after the prior midterm elections. … [Kamala] Harris is accidentally demonstrating the alternative: She's the hot new thing in August, riding on vibes and goodwill six months after the Super Tuesday

Lennard J. Davis (2024-08-15). JD Vance is a Classic Example of "Poornography" counterpunch.org JD Vance has climbed to his current position as former President Donald Trump's running mate, in part, by selling himself as a hillbilly, calling on his Appalachian background to bolster his credentials to speak for the American working class. "I grew up as a poor kid," Vance said on Fox News in August 2024. "I

Joshua Frank (2024-08-15). Gavin Newsom's War on Rooftop Solar Is a Bad Omen for the Country. counterpunch.org Large utilities make their money by repairing and expanding the energy grid. Residential solar directly threatens that revenue stream because it doesn't rely on an ever-expanding network of power stations and transmission lines. The electricity that residential solar power produces typically remains at the community level or, better yet, in the home itself, especially if coupled with local battery storage. Not surprisingly then, by 2018, 20 transmission lines had been canceled in California, mainly because so many homes were already producing solar power on their own rooftops, saving $2.6 billion in total consume…

Lawrence Wittner (2024-08-15). How Donald Trump Undermined the Health and Safety of American Workers. counterpunch.org During his four years as President of the United States, Donald Trump was remarkably active and often successful in sabotaging the health and safety of the nation's workers. Trump, as the AFL-CIO noted, targeted Medicare and Medicaid for $1 trillion in funding cuts, eroded the Affordable Care Act (thereby increasing the number of Americans lacking health

Chris Houston (2024-08-15). Homophobia's Role in Political Manipulation. counterpunch.org "People have faced attacks, evictions, and been denied access to health services." This week, I spoke with Healy Thomson about the impact of the Anti-Homosexuality Act in Uganda. The legislation, signed into law last year, permits the death penalty for certain offences related to homosexuality. "Across Africa, LGBTI persons find themselves…confronting formidable obstacles to their

Nick Licata (2024-08-15). Harris Picking Walz Was All About the Electoral Votes. counterpunch.org Many commentators have said that VP Kamala Harris should have selected Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania rather than Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The most repeated reason for selecting Shapiro was that he could have probably secured Pennsylvania's 19 electoral votes. They assume that Harris cannot win the election without winning that state. Their logic is

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). China reaffirms support for a stable Myanmar. ecns.cn China firmly supports Myanmar in staying committed to domestic peace, stability, and economic development, and opposes chaos and wars in the country, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). China's retail sales up 2.7% in July year-on-year. ecns.cn China's domestic consumption continued to expand in July, with consumption of services and upgraded industrial goods growing at a faster pace, showcasing the country's vast potential in ramping up consumption and economic growth.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). China reports growth in the consumer economy. ecns.cn China reported major economic data on Thursday that pointed to faster growth on the consumer side while both industrial production and investment grew at a slower pace in July.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). China and Thailand to launch joint air force drill. ecns.cn China and Thailand will hold a joint air force exercise in Thailand this month, with the Chinese side sending multiple types of warplanes and special operations forces.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Scientists chart Earth's ancient rotation slowdown. ecns.cn A joint study of geological data by Chinese and foreign researchers has revealed that the Earth's rotation decelerated in a step-like pattern 700 million to 200 million years ago.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). 2024 Shanghai Book Fair kicks off. ecns.cn The book fair kicked off on Wednesday and will last until Aug. 20.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). China to increase support for foreign businesses to attract investment: official. ecns.cn Ministry of Commerce will increase whole-process support for foreign-invested projects and will help to address issues facing foreign businesses in order to attract more foreign investment.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Bairen Town ruins begin 5th excavation in Hebei. ecns.cn The 5th excavation of the Bairen town, an important city during the Warring State Period (475-221 B.C.) was carried out in Hebei.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). China carries out mitigation efforts after rocket breaks up. ecns.cn China has taken necessary measures and is closely monitoring relevant orbit area and conducting data analysis, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Wednesday in response to a breakup of a Chinese rocket.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Online visas to enhance business, tourism for Pakistan. ecns.cn Pakistan offering online visas for Chinese citizens signals closer economic cooperation and mutual exchanges between the South Asian nation and China, analysts said, adding that it can help enhance Pakistan's economy.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Over 20 types of humanoid robots to be on display at 2024 World Robot Conference. ecns.cn More than 20 types of humanoid robots will be exhibited at the upcoming 2024 World Robot Conference that will be held in Beijing from Aug 21.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Eye surgeries gain popularity among young. ecns.cn A growing number of young Chinese adults like Li have opted to undergo surgical procedures to correct their vision. This summer, hospitals are registering a spike in the number of such operations.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Xi steers China into sweeping green transition. ecns.cn "Protect the ecological environment, and it will reward you." This statement by Chinese President Xi Jinping is vividly exemplified by the people of Anji county in East China's Zhejiang province, where a shift in perception has successfully driven a green transition.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Camphor tree a witness to Changting's green transformation. ecns.cn Once among the regions most severely affected by soil erosion in southern China, Changting County in Fujian Province was dubbed "Flaming Mountains" due to its scorching summer surface temperatures capable of cooking an egg.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Suspects detained for Guangxi Detian Waterfall tragedy. ecns.cn Individuals responsible for a recent incident that resulted in one fatality and 60 injuries at the Guangxi Detian Waterfall have been placed in police custody, according to local authorities on Tuesday night.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Advanced material gives university admission letter a cutting edge. ecns.cn Video footage of a freshman-to-be at Beijing University of Chemical Technology using the admission letter to cut a watermelon has astonished many netizens and aroused their curiosity as it looks just like a typical admission letter.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Top court emphasizes protection of forest resources. ecns.cn The Supreme People's Court has directed judges nationwide to continue handing down harsh punishments against those who destroy forest resources.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Zheng sparks golden age of tennis products. ecns.cn Paris 2024 women's tennis singles gold winner Zheng Qinwen of China has fueled a nationwide trend in tennis sportswear and related fashion.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Germany says Ukrainians sabotaged Nord Stream pipelines. ecns.cn This handout photo taken on September 28, 2022 from an aircraft of the Swedish Coast Guard (Kustbevakningen) shows the release of gas emanating from a leak on the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline, in the Swedish economic zone in the Baltic Sea.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Xi says China ready to work with Brazil to promote the building of China-Brazil community with shared future. ecns.cn China is ready to work with Brazil to take the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties as a new starting point to jointly promote the building of a China-Brazil community with a shared future, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Brain training helps boy cope with ADHD. ecns.cn The video game method is part of an electroencephalograph biofeedback therapeutic treatment designed for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Scholars hail Zhejiang's green progress. ecns.cn Foreign experts lauded the progress Zhejiang province has made toward sustainable development during a recent visit to several sites focused on green energy and green industrial production.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Lula says Brazil-China ties key to building a multipolar order, more just global governance. ecns.cn Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday that Brazil-China ties are increasingly important for building a multipolar order, as well as more just and effective global governance.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Xi hails China, Brazil as like-minded good friends. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China and Brazil, both major developing countries and key emerging markets, are like-minded good friends.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Netizens wary of proposed marriage registration procedure. ecns.cn A recent move by authorities to simplify marriage registration procedures has sparked intense debate online.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Belgrade ready to deepen ties with Beijing, Serbian president says. ecns.cn Serbia cherishes the friendship with China and is willing to deepen all-around cooperation, including in sports, to promote common development and benefit the two peoples, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Ex-Party chief of Guizhou pleads guilty. ecns.cn Sun confessed his crimes and made a final statement in court. The court announced that sentencing will be made at a later date.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Vietnam president to visit China. ecns.cn To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnam's president, will pay a state visit to China from August 18 to 20, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying announced on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Xi, Lula exchange congratulations on 50th anniversary of China-Brazil ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday exchanged congratulatory messages on the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between China and Brazil.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). China funding aids Africa development. ecns.cn Financial assistance from China has played a crucial role in infrastructure development in Africa since the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, or FOCAC, was established, paving the way for economic prosperity.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). China's reform, opening-up add certainty to world, Indonesian envoy says. ecns.cn China's high-quality development and high-level opening-up inject certainty to a world plagued by challenges including weak economic recovery and frequent regional conflicts, an Indonesian diplomat said.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). China's 2nd TIR assembly center launched in Xinjiang. ecns.cn China's second TIR assembly center certified by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) was unveiled at Urumqi Multimodal Transportation Center in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-15). Kishida to step down amid public distrust. ecns.cn His term as LDP president lasts until Sept 30, and the party's rules stipulate that the leadership election Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is also the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, announced on Wednesday he does not intend to run in the party's leadership election next month.

The Exposé (2024-08-15). Study by Pfizer Stooges proves mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination during Pregnancy is highly likely to cause Abortion but Health Authorities have been Bribed to dismiss it. expose-news.com

geo.tv (2024-08-15). As cases mount, Bangladesh will decide on seeking Hasina's extradition, adviser says. geo.tv | Mark Zuckerberg with his wife Priscilla Chan. — Reuters/FileIn a heart-winning gesture of love, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg presented his wife Priscilla Chan a massive sculpture of her likeness, inspired by Roman tradition.Zuckerberg revealed this huge piece on his Instagram…

geo.tv (2024-08-15). Trump slams Harris on economy ahead of major policy rollout. geo.tv Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks at a campaign event in Asheville, North Carolina, U.S. August 14, 2024. — Reuters | Ukrainian servicemen ride a military vehicle, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the Russian border in Sumy region, Ukraine August 12, 2024. —Reuters | Afghan girls attend a class at the Ishkashim high school for girls in the northeastern province of Badak…

geo.tv (2024-08-15). Brazil plane crashed minute after pilots sensed trouble, black box indicates: report. geo.tv

geo.tv (2024-08-15). Protests sweep India over rape, murder of trainee female doctor. geo.tv

geo.tv (2024-08-15). North Korea to open its borders for tourism after four years. geo.tv Samjiyon city in North Korea before the COVID-19 pandemic. — Reuters/File North Korea has decided to open its borders to foreign tourists in December after the borders were closed down nearly five years ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tourists will be allowed to…

geo.tv (2024-08-15). Disappeared Bangladeshi lawyer recounts ex-PM Sheikh Hasina's secret jail. geo.tv Ahmad Bin Quasem giving an interview after he was released from being confined for eight years by the Sheikh Hasina government. — AFP/File DHAKA: Blindfolded, handcuffed and bundled out of his secret prison for the first time in eight years, Bangladeshi barrister Ahmad Bin Quasem…

geo.tv (2024-08-15). Faith strongly associated with cultural heritage for most British Muslims: survey. geo.tv Muslim women walk in the park after finishing a GCSE exam near their school in Hackney, London. —Reuters/File71% British Muslims think UK media negatively portrays them.Researcher say insights crucial for fostering cultural awareness.39% of Muslims in UK describe themselves as Pakistani.

geo.tv (2024-08-15). Life in Japan to return to 'normal' after lifting week-old 'megaquake' alert. geo.tv

geo.tv (2024-08-15). Hero security guard recognised for bravery after Leicester Square attack. geo.tv

geo.tv (2024-08-15). Thailand's Pheu Thai party chooses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as PM candidate. geo.tv Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37, the Pheu Thai Party's most visible candidate for prime minister, looks on during the general election campaign in Ubon Ratchathani province, Thailand, February 17, 2023. — ReutersBANGKOK: Thailand's Pheu Thai party has chosen 37-year-old Paetongtarn…

Craig Murray (2024-08-15). We Are the Bad Guys. Craig Murray. globalresearch.ca In

Drago Bosnic (2024-08-15). Carefully Planned NATO-Kiev Operation: Is Russia Really "Losing in Kursk"? globalresearch.ca Since last week, there's been a lot of panic among many supporters of Russia due to

Abayomi Azikiwe (2024-08-15). Mali and Niger Break Diplomatic Relations with Ukraine Accusing NATO Ally of Involvement in Terrorist Attacks. globalresearch.ca Since the beginning of the Russian Special Military Operation in Ukraine, the African continent has become a major battleground in the renewed Cold War between Moscow and Washington. | In recent weeks in response to an attack by rebels in the …

The Global Research Team (2024-08-15). One Month Before Global Research's Anniversary. globalresearch.ca Dear Readers and Authors, | Global Research is a month away from our 23rd founding anniversary. | To say we are truly grateful is an understatement. We appreciate every one of you for your unbending support over the last 22 years. | As …

Ahmed Adel (2024-08-15). US Defense Firms Reluctant to Cooperate with Ukraine Due to Safety, Corruption. globalresearch.ca US military contractors are concerned about corruption and the security of co-production in Ukraine and are therefore in no rush to sign contracts, a US State Department spokesperson said. Without the US being able to construct military-industrial infrastructure, Ukraine will …

Scott Ritter (2024-08-15). The FBI's Raid on Peace. globalresearch.ca On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, the FBI executed a search warrant at my residence. The FBI claimed they were investigating whether I was functioning as an unregistered agent of a foreign government. But what was really taking place was a …

The Global Research Team (2024-08-15). Global Research Daily Newsletter Interruption. globalresearch.ca

Prof. Akbar E. Torbat (2024-08-15). Power Struggle in Iran After the Assassinations. globalresearch.ca On May 19, 2024, Iran's President, Ebrahim Raisi, met the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, at the Giz Galasi Dam along the two countries' borders to inaugurate the hydroelectric complex there. In his return en route to Tabriz, the …

John W. Whitehead (2024-08-15). Who Owns America? Oligarchs Have Bought Up the American Dream. globalresearch.ca "The politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice. | You don't. You have no choice. You have owners. They own you. They own everything. | They own all the important land. They own and …

Richard Gale (2024-08-15). The Harris-Walz "Woke Vision" to Police Through Coercion and Fear. globalresearch.ca For a moment imagine a society where the rules of the nation are capable of guiding every aspect of daily life that assures order, harmony and progress. Central to this nation is a firm belief in the wisdom of its …

Phil Pasquini (2024-08-15). Bangladesh Hindus Call for an End to Violence. indybay.org WASHINGTON (08-13) — A vociferous crowd of Bangladeshi Hindus demonstrated at the White House on August 10, calling for an end to religious discrimination and violence directed against them in the aftermath of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and hasty departure to India. As head of the Awami League Party coupled with her 15-year reign as prime minister, her popularity has waned over time as her government had become more authoritarian. The weeks of violent protests and demonstrations beginning in July when scores of university students and others were killed was the beginning of the end of her st…

Bay Area Palestine Solidarity (2024-08-15). Sunday 8/18: Kamala's Home Town Says: Not Another Bomb. indybay.org Lake Merritt Amphitheater, Between 12th Street and 1st Ave., Lake Merritt Blvd, Oakland…

Labor Video Project (2024-08-15). Capitalism, Imperialism, The 2024 French Olympics & The Working Class. indybay.org The 2024 Olympics in France should the role of profiteering and capitalism as well as nationalism and imperialism as tools used by the US and other major imperialist countries.

Roxie Cinema (2024-08-15). Friday 9/13: "From Russia with Lev": Film & Panel on Trump Impeachment w/ Producer, Rachael Maddow. indybay.org Roxie Cinema | 3117 16th Street | San Francisco, CA 94103…

Anonymous (2024-08-15). Key Players in L.A. Community College Building Fraud Ousted From Leadership Positions. indybay.org Since The Los Angeles Times published shocking news coverage of fraud and corruption surrounding the Valley Academic and Cultural Center construction, multiple key players in the building fraud have been ousted from various leadership positions in multiple communities.

Mike Raccoon Eyes Kinney (2024-08-15). Shane Gray's Sign Mission to Free Political Prisoner Leonard Peltier. indybay.org Shane Gray Has made Thousands of Free Leonard Signs In The San Francisco Bay Area To Make The Public Aware Of Leonard Peltier Being A Political Prisoner.

UFCLP (2024-08-15). Sunday 9/1: SWEEP The Billionaires From San Francisco Not The Homeless. indybay.org Billionaire David Sacks Mansion | 2845 Broadway | San Francisco…

Lynda Carson (2024-08-15). ProPublica releases dozens of Project 2025 secret training videos. indybay.org The release of some Project 2025 secret training videos released by ProPublica. Plus some links to articles about former fascist KKK Grand Wizard, David Duke's campaign contributors. David Duke is a Trump supporter! The David Duke campaign contributors that received national media coverage, were originally exposed locally by Lynda Carson, on IndyBay Media.

Angela (2024-08-15). Thursday 8/15: Webinar: The Border Industrial Complex in the Time of Elections. indybay.org Online | secure.everyaction.com/TpAKN-FrqkuUK6lI5JXRUQ2

Renee Saucedo (2024-08-15). Monday 8/19: Caminata for Pathway to Citizenship through Registry – Closing Rally. indybay.org San Francisco City Hall | Civic Center Plaza | San Francisco, CA 94102…

Casey Support Committee (2024-08-15). Update from the Casey Support Committee: August 12, 2024. indybay.org Latest update, including indictment overview, a note on Black August, solidarity statements, & guidelines for writing or sending money.

MOTSFB (2024-08-15). Tuesday 8/13: Trail of Truth Rally for Indigenous Rights w/ Muwekma Ohlone (San Jose). indybay.org San Jose City Hall Plaza | 200 E. Santa Clara Street | San Jose CA 95113…

Anonymous (2024-08-15). Santa Barbara City College President Erika Endrijonas Garners Lawsuit. indybay.org Career college administrator Erika Endrijonas garners new lawsuit against Santa Barbara Community College.

Ofelia Rivas (2024-08-15). Tohono O'odham Ofelia Rivas 'The Pirates Who Stole My Words'. indybay.org Ofelia Rivas, Tohono O'odham, points out that today more than 20 books use her words about O'odham and the border without her permission. The pirates range from the United Nations and book authors, to non-profits and corporate-paid activists. Ofelia's words and life work are often plagiarized for profit and self-promotion by those who do not live on the Tohono O'odham Nation.

UUSF Global Conversations, the IEC (2024-08-15). Sunday 8/25: Brave Resistance by Iran's Women Political Prisoners. indybay.org On Zoom: zoom.us/j/91631626879?pwd=ajem5BtDvWSXVry4Bnwiii0gfB7BJP.1 | Also live audience at 1187 Franklin St. TSK Room…

Jeanne Crawford (2024-08-15). Friday 8/16: Weekly vigil/protest in front of Representative Mullin's office building. indybay.org 1528 El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA…

Revolution Books (2024-08-15). Friday 8/30: "If You're Not Afraid of the Truth" – From @BobAvakianOfficial, Presentation & Discussion. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…

August 6 Hiroshima Grand Action Organizing Co (2024-08-15). Hiroshima Appeal August 6, 2024. indybay.org Everybody gathering to the rally in front of the A-bombs Dome today, on the 79th commemoration of the A-bombing on Hiroshima! | Now on August 6 in 2024, we are facing an extraordinary situation, in which Hiroshima citizens are prohibited to make appeals against war and nukes: the Peace Memorial Park is closed by the Hiroshima city administration to prevent public access and entry; tools to demonstrate the anti-war and anti-nuke will, such as placards, flags, banners are all forbidden to be brought in.

Georg Diez (2024-08-15). Europe's left: the time for tactics is over. indybay.org Across Europe, we are experiencing a crisis of democracy; a systemic crisis that cannot be solved with the old structures and offers, in terms of personnel and programmatic. This is an opportunity for the left to put forward candidates like Li Andersson in Finland or Dadgostar in Sweden: both formulate a clear new policy that prioritizes social justice combined with climate justice.

Uncommitted National Movement (2024-08-15). Sunday 8/18: Not Another Bomb: National Day of Action. indybay.org Various locations. Take action near you: bit.ly/nabdayofaction…

Ceasefire Postcards (2024-08-15). Saturday 8/17: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…

Angela (2024-08-15). Saturday 8/17: San Diego Weekly Peace Vigil for Palestine. indybay.org Entry to Ocean Beach | Sunset Cliffs Blvd and W Point Loma Blvd | San Diego, CA…

Chris Mills Rodrigo (2024-08-15). Tipping Is Racist and Harms Us All — It's Past Time to Eliminate It. inequality.org

Lois Parshley (2024-08-15). A Forest In Flight. levernews.com Editor's note: This piece was originally published in the

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-08-15). CNN's Fraudulent Analysis of Fraud in the Venezuelan Presidential Election. libya360.wordpress.com Allan Miller and Roger D. Harris In the quarter century of the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela, initiated by the election of Hugo Chávez and continued by his successor Nicolás Maduro, 31 national elections have been held. Invariably, the US-backed opposition claimed fraud in all but the two contests that they won. Equally unvaryingly has been…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-08-15). Venezuela Today: Revolution and Elections. libya360.wordpress.com Chris Gilbert Celebrating Maduro's victory. (Rome Arrieche) In light of recent imperialist aggressions, Chris Gilbert reflects on the challenges and complexities of using elections as a tool for socialist construction. Hugo Chávez changed the way socialists viewed elections around the world. The left had long been skeptical about them. The main arguments were that elections…

Imran Mulla (2024-08-15). Minouche Shafik hired by UK government after resigning from Columbia in wake of Gaza protests. middleeasteye.net Minouche Shafik hired by UK government after resigning from Columbia in wake of Gaza protests | Shafik, who called for a police response to protests, will chair review into UK's approach to international development | | Minouche Shafik, the then Columbia president, testifies during a heari…

Bilge Kotan (2024-08-15). Tunisia: Rapper K2Rhym jailed in absentia and banned from standing for presidency for life. middleeasteye.net Tunisia: Rapper K2Rhym jailed in absentia and banned from standing for presidency for life | Accusations mount that electoral commission has excluded serious rivals of President Saied to ensure his re-election | | Karim Gharbi, aka K2Rhym, announced his candidacy in the 6 October presidentia…

Mohamed Hashem (2024-08-15). Humza Yousaf accuses Elon Musk of aligning with far-right and instigating violence. middleeasteye.net Humza Yousaf accuses Elon Musk of aligning with far-right and instigating violence | The former first minister of Scotland told MEE that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer needs to better regulate social media platforms due to the spread of misinformation | | "> | Hamza Yous…

Areeb Ullah (2024-08-15). UK prosecutors drop case against academic over posts related to 7 October attack. middleeasteye.net UK prosecutors drop case against academic over posts related to 7 October attack | Counterterrorism officers raided Amira Abdelhamid's home after the University of Portsmouth referred her to Prevent | | Amira Abdelhamid denies her posts on X were antisemitic and says it was a 'relief' that t…

Staff (2024-08-15). Need of the hour to have secular civil code in the country: Modi from Red Fort. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff In his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly advocated for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), saying that laws creating religious divisions should be abolished in modern society. Modi stated, "The Supreme Court has held discussions regarding the Uniform Civil Code repeatedly and …

Staff (2024-08-15). Unhappy with PM Modi's remarks on UCC: AIMJ chief Shahabuddin. muslimmirror.com Bareilly : After Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a forceful argument for adopting the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) during his Independence Day speech on Thursday, August, 15, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, the president of the All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ), claimed that Muslims in the country are not happy with the Prime Minister's remarks. During his …

Staff (2024-08-15). Complaint filed against Hasina at international crime tribunal. muslimmirror.com Dhaka : A complaint was filed on Wednesday with the investigation agency of Bangladesh's International Crime Tribunal against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and several others, accusing them of committing crimes against humanity during the recent mass movement of the students against her government. "The complaint was filed by the father of one of the …

Staff (2024-08-15). Taliban marks three years in power with grand military parade and show of strength. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff On Wednesday, the Taliban marked three years of their rule in Afghanistan with a grand military parade. The event featured displays of homemade bombs, fighter jets, Soviet-era tanks, and artillery, including items brought from the former U.S. airbase at Bagram. The parade was attended by hundreds, including diplomats from China and …

Staff (2024-08-15). How India was partitioned. muslimmirror.com By Osman Sher Ask anybody in the Indian Subcontinent or even globally: "who is responsible for the division of India in 1947". The unequivocal reply would be: "the Muslim League led by M.A. Jinnah". Prima facie, yes, but analyzing it deeply we would find it as a doubtful answer. Firstly, in 1947 the British were …

Staff (2024-08-15). When will Gulfisha Fatima be released? muslimmirror.com By Pudumadam Haleem Even writing this article with the question of who is this Gulfisha Fatima is somewhat embarrassing. The reason is that she was one of the people who organized the biggest protest in Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University against the Indian Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), gathering a large number of students. However, many people …

Staff (2024-08-15). Delhi Imams and Muezzins face financial hardship as salaries go unpaid for months. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff Hundreds of Imams and muezzins working in city mosques have not received their salaries for months, causing significant distress. Several Imams shared their struggles with media, expressing frustration with the city government's "apathy" towards their plight, which has made it challenging to sustain their livelihoods. "Receiving five months' pay in three …

Norman Solomon (2024-08-15). The ghost of Hubert Humphrey is stalking Kamala Harris. nationofchange.org Hubert Humphrey faced the choice to keep supporting the war or speak out for a change in 1968. Kamala Harris faces it now.

Ruth Milka (2024-08-15). UN's omission of fossil fuels in 'Pact for the Future' sparks global outcry. nationofchange.org Recent negotiations have stripped these references, sparking widespread concern among environmental advocates and global leaders.

Mauro Ramos (2024-08-15). Outrage in China over US "double standards" on doping at the Olympics. peoplesdispatch.org In the last days of the Paris Olympics, Chinese media, agencies and social media users showed outrage at the United States' attitude towards doping in the competition. | This past Monday August 12, the hashtag "

Pablo Meriguet (2024-08-15). Why is the far-right winning support from the working class? peoplesdispatch.org The latest dossier from the Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research addresses the need for the left in Latin America to confront neofascism rising across the region and the world…

Mark Gruenberg (2024-08-15). Harris to battle price-gouging at the grocery store. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is set to announce her plan to ban corporate price-gouging at the grocery store. Her boss Joe Biden's Federal Trade Commission is already working on it too. The agency's new Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing is tackling the issue. For several months on the campaign trail, Vice President …

Mark Gruenberg (2024-08-15). Audubon Society good to birds but awful to its own staff. peoplesworld.org NEW YORK—When it comes to treatment of its unionized staffers, the Audubon Society is in trouble with the National Labor Relations Board. It has also forced the 260 unionized Audubon staffers, members of the "Bird Union" unit of Communications Workers Local 1180, to take to the streets, and not just to aid bird watchers. They'll …

Chauncey K. Robinson (2024-08-15). 'Alien: Romulus' review: Horror and anti-corporate message stay strong in latest franchise addition. peoplesworld.org When the horror science fiction film Alien came out in 1979, it broke new boundaries for its time. Protagonist Ellen Louise Ripley is considered by many to be the first female action character to challenge the sexist stereotypes often assigned to women characters in the genre. Along with doing away with gender norms, both the …

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-08-15). Calm reigns in Syrian province after success of Russian mediation. plenglish.com Damascus, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Calm returned today to the northeastern Syrian provinces of Hasakeh and Deir Ezzor after the successful mediation of the commander of the Russian forces operating in Syria, Andrei Serdyakov, between the government and the separatist militia.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-08-15). ATE urges to strengthen unity of Argentinean organizations. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The secretary general of the Argentine State Workers Association (ATE), Rodolfo Aguiar, urged today to strengthen the unity of action of all the sectors willing to fight against the government's policies.

Elsy Fors Garzon (2024-08-15). Foreign Ministry clarifies Haiti's absence at Abinader's inauguration. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Haiti's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cults, Dominique Dupuy, reported today the reason for the absence of a government representation at the inauguration of the re-elected president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader.

Elsy Fors Garzon (2024-08-15). Caricom to oversee general elections in Haiti. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The Caribbean Community (Caricom) will oversee the general elections in Haiti, where today a group of personalities from that regional bloc is reviewing how the political transition is being implemented in the Caribbean nation.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-08-15). Vietnam sorry for damage due to rains and floods in DPRK. plenglish.com Hanoi, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Vietnam on Thursday lamented the damage caused by heavy rains and prolonged flooding that have affected the northwestern region of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in the last few days.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-08-15). DPRK celebrates anniversary of its liberation. plenglish.com Thousands of citizens visited the Kumsusan Sun Palace, where the mortal remains of President Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, also commander of the Korean People's Army and top leader of the country, are kept. | The scene was repeated at various places in the capital and the nation associated with the war against Japanese colonialism, which lasted 20 years and culminated with the liberation of the country on August 15, 1945. | On the occasion, leaders of other countries and revolutionary organizations around the world as well as representatives of the accredited diplomatic corps here sent congratulations to Kim Jong…

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-08-15). Congo records more than 530 deaths from Mpox in 2024. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has registered 537 deaths from smallpox (Mpox) since the beginning of 2024 until today, while the disease continues to spread.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-08-15). Russia authorizes clinical trials of vaccine for allergic polen. plenglish.com Moscow, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Federal Medical-Biological Agency (FMBA) announced today it has received the approval to proceed with clinical trials of the first vaccine for birch pollen allergy sufferers.

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-08-15). Toxics Watchdog Group Pushes for FDA-Led Summit to Tackle Mercury Cosmetics. pressenza.com 15 August 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has requested the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to convene a multi-stakeholder summit to tackle the persistent trade of mercury cosmetics across the country. The EcoWaste Coalition calls for a multi-stakeholder summit to tackle mercury cosmetics and agree on solutions to end the illegal trade. | The group put forward the proposal through a letter submitted today to FDA Director General Dr. Samuel Zacate and FDA CCHUHSRR Director Engr. Ana Rivera by Aileen Lucero, National Coordinator of the EcoWaste Coalition, an environmental health g…

REHUNO, Red Humanista de Noticias en Salud (2024-08-15). The dreams that accompany us every day. pressenza.com I walk among trees that reveal the serene autumn sunset and cover the ground with leaves of bright and warm colours. The environment is inspiring and makes my attention focus on that welcoming landscape, but soon those internal images reappear…

Pressenza IPA (2024-08-15). Pakistan Celebrates Independence Day on August 14. pressenza.com by Irshad Ahmad Mughal | The 14th of August is the Independence Day of Pakistan. There are lots of flags all around. Dangerous demonstrations are made on the roads due to the one-wheeling of motorcyclists. A 12-gun salute is fired by the Army and messages are given on the day by the Chief of Army Staff, the President and the Prime Minister. | For the past several decades, Pakistan has not had the same splendor of the day as it used to. You can say that common people suffer from inflation, terrorism, lawlessness, bribery, unemployment, and political corruption. All these diseases have made them emaciated. | They a…

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Aerial images of burned-out landscape after wildfires in Greece. presstv.ir Drone images show the burned-out landscape in Greece.

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Fires burn in Belfast streets as UK riots intensify. presstv.ir Fires burned on the streets of Belfast.

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). UK whitewashing Bahraini crimes. presstv.ir Marking Bahrain's Independence Day in the shadow of a regime that rules with an iron fist, the exiled democratic opposition in London say it is an occasion which is more than worthy of celebrating, even though it remains incomplete.

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Somalis hold protests, call for accountability after deadly hotel attack. presstv.ir Hundreds of Somalis staged on Monday a peaceful demonstration.

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Iran pres. pick for defense chief says will develop 'jump jets, AI-driven drone swarms'. presstv.ir The Iranian president's pick for defense minister presents parliament with his proposals for further development of the country's defense sector.

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). UN: More than 75,000 people displaced in southern Gaza in past few days. presstv.ir The UN says more than 75,000 people have been displaced in the southwest Gaza Strip just in the past few days.

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Taliban officials attend military parade on 3rd anniversary of Afghanistan takeover. presstv.ir Taliban officials attend a military parade on the third anniversary of Afghanistan's takeover.

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Adversaries exaggerate their power as part of psychological warfare: Leader. presstv.ir The Leader said the enemies of Iran have always tried to instill fear in the nation and force it to retreat on the military field.

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). US military conducts live-fire drills in South Korea to test deployment readiness. presstv.ir The US military conducted live-fire drills in South Korea to exercise deployment readiness.

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). IRGC adviser martyred following injuries in US-led airstrike in Syria. presstv.ir A military adviser of the Aerospace Division of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has succumbed to injuries sustained in Syria recently during an airstrike by the US-led occupation.

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Firefighters battle blaze in central Spain. presstv.ir Firefighters battle a blaze that broke out in central Spain.

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Makran, a watershed in Iran's sea-based economy plans. presstv.ir The geopolitical features of Iran are considered one of the most important indicators of its empowerment, including turning the country into a regional magnet for commerce and investment.

presstv.ir (2024-08-15). Greece wildfires rage near Athens. presstv.ir Greek wildfires engulf mountain as they approach the Greek capital.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-15). Felicita Cuba al Principado de Liechtenstein. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) El ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba felicitó hoy al Principado de Liechtenstein, a propósito del Día de la Asunción, Fiesta Nacional de esa nación situada en los Alpes.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-15). Alerta Diosdado Cabello sobre nuevos planes violentos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) El primer vicepresidente del Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, alertó sobre nuevos planes violentos orquestados por la ultraderecha para el venidero sábado, trascendió hoy en Caracas.

María Candela (2024-08-15). Entregan Premio del Barrio a Hermanamiento Nou Barris El Cerro (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) Los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución (CDR) entregaron en La Habana, el Premio del Barrio a la Brigada de Solidaridad de España Hermanamiento Nou Barris El Cerro.

splcenter (2024-08-15). Debunking ADF's 'Debanking' Conspiracy Theory. splcenter.org Anti-LGBTQ+ hate group Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is engaged in an ongoing crusade to force private businesses to adhere to conservative Christian theology, in part by spreading the false narrative that private sector banks have been dropping conservative religious clients since the Obama administration. The conspiratorial claim, which ADF calls "debanking," has arisen out of an ongoing effort from ADF to ban or disrupt private sector investments in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and environmental sustainability.

Andy Kroll (2024-08-15). The Candidate from Hell. tomdispatch.com Donald Trump is all too literally the candidate from hell and, yes, he's threatening to take the United States and the world to — no place else! — hell and back. He's the greatest danger to this planet imaginable. And I'm not even thinking about what else he'd do, were he to win election 2024 and return to the Oval Office, having reassured his religious voters that, should they opt for him this November, they'll never have to do so again. ("Get out and vote, just this time… You won't have to do it anymore. Four more years, you know what? It'll be fixed, it'll be fine, you won't have to vote anymore,…

tvbrics (2024-08-15). Egypt and Bahrain explore new horizons in renewable energy cooperation. tvbrics.com The Egyptian Minister of Energy noted that relations between the two countries serve as an ideal model for constructive cooperation between Arab countries…

tvbrics (2024-08-15). India celebrates its 78th Independence Day anniversary. tvbrics.com Prime Minister Modi delivered a speech at the Red Fort…

tvbrics (2024-08-15). India to host third Voice of the Global South summit. tvbrics.com Participants will exchange views and priorities on a wide range of issues on a common platform…

tvbrics (2024-08-15). Audience of Street Film Festival in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk see more than hundred films of different genres. tvbrics.com Films by directors from BRICS countries were presented at the event…

tvbrics (2024-08-15). The ninth annual meeting of the New Development Bank to be held in Cape Town. tvbrics.com The theme of the meeting will be Investing in a Sustainable Future…

tvbrics (2024-08-15). Zimbabwe takes over the leadership of the SADC Council of Ministers. tvbrics.com The country is ready to continue working to advance regional integration and the development of SADC…

tvbrics (2024-08-15). Beijing to host international music festival. tvbrics.com Musicians from BRICS countries will perform in the capital of China…

tvbrics (2024-08-15). Specialists from Latin American countries visit Russian fuel and energy companies. tvbrics.com Familiarity with the Russian fuel and energy complex may open up new opportunities for co-operation between Russia and the countries of the region…

Howard Altman (2024-08-15). Claims Swirl Around Strike On Key Russian Logistics Hub In Kursk. twz.com The Kursk Oblast city of Lgov came under fire Thursday, the 10th day of Ukraine's

noemail (2024-08-15). Unyielding Conflict: Ukraine's Resistance Against Russian Pressure in Eastern Front. devdiscourse.com Ukraine said there was no sign Russian military pressure was receding along the eastern front inside its borders on Thursday, more than a week after its incursion into Russia, and reported the heaviest fighting in weeks near Pokrovsk. Ukraine launched a major assault into Russia's Kursk region on Aug. 6, carving out a strip of land in what military analysts have said is, in part, an attempt to divert Russian reserve forces to act as reinforcements.

hindustantimes (2024-08-15). Amid Kursk Gamble, Zelensky Refuses To Repay Foreign Debt: Ukraine Economy Hit By Rating Downgrade. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's economy is on the brink of disaster as the war with Russia rages on and Western support weakens. In a shocking move, Ukraine has defaulted on a major debt repayment, prompting Fitch Ratings to downgrade the country to 'Restricted Default.' With billions in Western aid failing to stabilize the situation, could this be the beginning of Ukraine's economic collapse?>

Thomas Newdick (2024-08-15). JASSM Stealth Cruise Missiles Now On The Table For Ukraine: Report. twz.com

hindustantimes (2024-08-15). Kursk Incursion Turning Into Self-Goal For Zelensky? Russia Mocks Ukraine: 'Kyiv Killed Chance For…'. hindustantimes.com As Ukrainian forces advance deeper into Russia's Kursk region, Moscow has made a big claim. Top Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik stated that Ukraine's incursion has ended any chance of peace talks with Moscow. Miroshnik accused Kyiv of deliberately sabotaging negotiations by launching the attack on Kursk, referring to alleged attacks on civilians in the border areas. Watch for more.

Business Insider (2024-08-15). Ukrainian soldier says unarmed Russian troops 'drinking coffee' during Kursk invasion. scmp.com Volodymyr said the Russians were unaware about the rare cross-border incursion that saw Ukraine seizing several villages and towns.

yalensis (2024-08-15). Ukraine War Day #904: Did Ukraine Seize Russia's Gas Meter? — Part III. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com Dear Readers: | Today continuing (and concluding) my review of Where we left off:…

Unicorn Riot (2024-08-15). Confronting Climate Change with Direct Action: Hundreds Converge for 44th Annual Earth First! Gathering. unicornriot.ninja

Unicorn Riot (2024-08-15). Pro-Palestine Encampment Turned Home for the Displaced Swept in Duluth, Journalist Arrested. unicornriot.ninja

WSWS (2024-08-15). Gov. Walz defends military record, union bureaucracies at AFSCME convention in Los Angeles. wsws.org In his first solo-campaign stop since being named Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, the Minnesota governor defended his military record against Republican attacks and presented the Democrats and trade union bureaucracies as fighters for the working class.

WSWS (2024-08-15). Strengthening recessionary trends in global economy. wsws.org Investor sentiment seems to have "collapsed" in the eurozone and its largest economy, Germany, according to a recent survey.

WSWS (2024-08-15). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Three-day strike at easyJet Portugal over staffing levels and working hours undermined by minimum service requirements and union only calling out Portuguese-based crews; Iranian nurses' strike over pay and conditions continues and intensifies after death of nurse from overwork; state forces kill 21 workers demonstrating high cost of living and government policies in Nigeria…

WSWS (2024-08-15). Boeing Board of Directors onboards defense industry veteran as new CEO. wsws.org Kelly Ortberg has been brought in to strengthen Boeing's connection to the US military-industrial complex.

WSWS (2024-08-15). Rail drivers in England should reject ASLEF's Labour-backed sellout deal. wsws.org ASLEF leader Whelan's claim to have averted a "land grab" on working conditions is bogus. The plan is that these will be negotiated away once the dispute is over as part of the Great British Railways agenda of the Labour government.

WSWS (2024-08-15). Socialist autoworker Will Lehman proposes 3-point program to defend Warren Truck jobs. wsws.org A rebellion against the UAW bureaucrats is needed. Workers should replace them with leaders drawn from the shop floor, exercising leadership democratically through rank-and-file action committees.

WSWS (2024-08-15). Coral bleaching threatens 73 percent of world's reefs. wsws.org Coral bleaching is another further warning of the climate crisis, with the working class and poor across the world bearing the primary brunt of its consequences as global temperatures rise, including in the oceans.

WSWS (2024-08-15). Grand jury indicts Ohio officer who shot and killed pregnant woman in 2023. wsws.org Officer Connor Grubb will face four counts of murder, four counts of felonious assault and two counts of involuntary manslaughter for the killing of Ta'Kiya Young and her future daughter.

WSWS (2024-08-15). Grand jury indicts Ohio officer who shot and killed pregnant woman in 2023. wsws.org Officer Connor Grubb will face four counts of murder, four counts of felonious assault and two counts of involuntary manslaughter for the killing of Ta'Kiya Young and her unborn daughter.

WSWS (2024-08-15). Free Bogdan Syrotiuk! wsws.org This resolution was unanimously adopted by the Eighth National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (US), held from August 4 to August 9, 2024.

Bharat Dogra (2024-08-15). Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi — A Great Editor and Freedom Fighter Who Was an Important Meeting Point for Several Streams of Freedom Movement of India. asia-pacificresearch.com

UMMID (2024-08-15). How Islamophobia, misinformation added fuel to UK riots? ummid.com The recent riots in the UK have made one thing clear that the far-right is on the increase in Europe and elsewhere too, including India. Further in its vilifying campaigns its in now-a-days heled by the rising social media, and the time has come to reign-in the social media's negative use.

UMMID (2024-08-15). Never seen any discrimination in 40 years of service: JNMC AMU Principal. ummid.com Refuting the allegations made by BJP leader and Aligarh MP Satish Gautam, Prof (Dr) Veeena Maheshwari said she had never seen any discrimination at the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC) run under the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) during her long tenure.

UMMID (2024-08-15). NASA claim of water reservoirs on Mars sparks debate. ummid.com The American space agency NASA Monday claimed evidence of liquid water reservoirs underneath the Mars surface, sparking a debate about the possiblity of human life on the Red Planet.

UMMID (2024-08-15). UK Riots: Outburst of "White-Ego" against non-Whites? ummid.com Citizens of UK must be commended for coming out strongly, and in great number, to display their stand against rioters having indulged in violence. But is this enough to correct what appears to be ingrained deeply and strongly in sections of the British society?

UMMID (2024-08-15). Steps to Check: DTE Maha Post SSC Diploma 2024 Round 2 Allotment. ummid.com Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Maharashtra is set to publish on its official website poly24.dtemaharashtra.gov.in today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 the result of CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment of the students seeking admission in First Year Post SSC Diploma Technical and Polytechnic Courses in Engineering/Technology for the year 2024-25.

UMMID (2024-08-15). UP NEET UG 2024 Counselling schedule out, details here. ummid.com The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training Uttar Pradesh (DGME UP) has published on its official website upneet.gov.in the UP NEET UG 2024 Counselling Schedule for the year 2024-25 (NEET UG 2024 Counselling Date and Time).

UMMID (2024-08-15). NIRF Ranking 2024: AMU improves its rank, Jamia Millia retains 3rd spot. ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), which was at 9th spot in 2023, has improved its rank securing the 8th position whereas Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has retained the 3rd best rank in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 released Monday August 12, 2024.

UMMID (2024-08-15). Petitioner against Urdu signboard at Patur Municipality suffers setback in SC. ummid.com The petitioner against Urdu signboard put up by the Patur Municipal Council in Akola district of Maharashtra Tuesday suffered setback in the Supreme Court of India.

UMMID (2024-08-15). 2024 likely to be warmest year on record: US Agency. ummid.com The year 2024 has a 77% chance of being the warmest year on record, news agency AFP reported citing a US environmental body Monday.

UMMID (2024-08-15). Nigeria urged early registration of 2025 Hajj pilgrims. ummid.com Independent Hajj Reporters, a Civil Society Organization (CSO) that monitors and reports Hajj activities in Nigeria has appealed to NAHCON to instruct state Muslim pilgrim's welfare boards, agencies and commissions to announce the start of registration of intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj.

UMMID (2024-08-15). TN: Muslim fishermen say harassed by Christian counterparts backed by Missionaries. ummid.com The Christian societies have threatened the Muslims fishermen to either leave Kadaiyakudi village as none other than RC Christian faith can live there or the convert and seek forgiveness from the Church.

UMMID (2024-08-15). Arunachal Muslims voluntarily disband 'Tribal Muslim Youth Forum'. ummid.com The All Arunachal Pradesh Tribal Muslim Youth Forum (AAPTMYF) was voluntarily dissolved on August 8, 2024 at Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh state.

UMMID (2024-08-15). Hajj 2025 application starts at hajcommittee.gov.in. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has started receiving Hajj Application Form (HAF) of the pilgrims who are willing to embark on Hajj 2025 (Haj 1446 AH) through its website hajcommittee.gov.in from today i.e. Tuesday August 13, 2024.

UMMID (2024-08-15). Apply now, MP NEET UG 2024 Counselling starts. ummid.com Department of Medical Education (DME) Madhya Pradesh has started through its official website dme.mponline.gov.in registration of students who wish to participate in MP NEET UG Medical (MBBS) and Dental (BDS) Counselling 2024 from today i.e. Monday August 12, 2024.

UMMID (2024-08-15). Why PM Modi's concern about Bangladeshi Hindus has no takers? ummid.com Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is required to show action needed to bring his own house in order before reminding his neighbours about their duties.

UMMID (2024-08-15). Challenges before Yunus' interim government in Bangladesh. ummid.com The challenges at the frontiers of Yunus' interim government in Bangladeshare (unlucky) seven: law and order; economy; military, elections; justice; religious freedom; and freedom of expression.

UMMID (2024-08-15). Registration Steps: MCC NEET UG 2024 Counselling Starts. ummid.com The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has started through its official website mcc.nic.in from today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 Online Registration for MCC NEET UG Counselling 2024 Round 1.

UMMID (2024-08-15). Steps to Check: MHT CET 2024 Engineering FE Round 1 Allotment. ummid.com Maharashtra State CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 on its official website fe2024.mahacet.org Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-I (Round 1 allotment result) of candidates who have registered for admission in First Year Engineering (FE) B.E. and B.Tech four year courses for the year 2024-25.

UMMID (2024-08-15). For Elon Musk, Arabic is language of enemies, says daughter. ummid.com American multi-billionaire Elon Musk's trans daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, in a sensational social media post said the SpaceX Chief and X owner, used to say Arabic is the language of enemies.

UMMID (2024-08-15). "Every day we see Muslim children being killed. But…": Londoners have a powerful message. ummid.com In a powerful message coming in the wake of wars and conflicts, the Londoners said they see Muslim children being killed everywhere around the world but they don't retaliate in the manner "the far right English Defence League goons are responding".

UMMID (2024-08-15). King Abdulaziz Quran Competition 2024: Final qualifying round underway in Makkah. ummid.com The jury of the final qualifiers of the 44th edition of the King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of Holy Quran Saturday listened to the recitations of 14 contestants from Kenya, Congo, Egypt, Uganda, Kuwait, Djibouti, Sri Lanka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Yemen, the Philippines, Ghana, Jordan, Portugal and Bahrain.

UMMID (2024-08-15). 'Circle to Search with Google' now powers Samsung Galaxy A, Galaxy Tab S9 FE series. ummid.com Electronics major Samsung Wednesday announced the availability of "Circle to Search with Google" in Galaxy A series phones and Galaxy Tab S9 FE tablets.

UMMID (2024-08-15). Integrity of SEBI compromised: Rahul Gandhi on Hindenburg allegations. ummid.com The Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi commenting on the latest allegations by Hindenburg Research said the integrity of Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has been "gravely compromised".

UMMID (2024-08-15). Link to Check: Maha Direct 2nd Yr Pharmacy 2024 Round 1 Allotment. ummid.com Maharashtra CET Cell is set to publish today i.e. Wednesday August 14, 2024 on its official website dsp2024.mahacet.org.in Provisional Allotment Result of CAP Round I of candidates who have registered for admission in Direct 2nd Year Pharmacy (B Pharmacy and Pharm D) courses for the year 2024-25.

UMMID (2024-08-15). Hasina has fallen, and so has India's flawed South Asia policy? ummid.com Sadly, most Indians, fail to see the connection between Hasina's rise as a despot and her fall because of and the role the India/Modi/Hasina Patron/Client relationship played in it.

SM Saifee Islam (2024-08-15). Semiconductor Tech Is a New Battlefield in the US—China Rivalry. fairobserver.com Semiconductor chips, or microchips, are the tiny brains that run countless devices we use each day. These marvels power everything from refrigerators to smartphones, car navigation to wearable tech. The ever-growing demand for smart devices has created a desire for smaller, faster and more efficient chips. This pursuit of miniaturization has propelled the semiconductor industry…

Samiullah Farid (2024-08-15). Japan offers funding 3 projects related to climate change. gnnhd.tv Japanese Minister of State assured to help Pakistan in getting funding from the World Bank…

theonion (2024-08-15). SATIRE: Coworker Asks If Woman Interested In Reliving Childhood Trauma On Work Volleyball Team. theonion.com IOWA CITY, IA—Framing the offer as an enriching opportunity for exercise and a fun change of pace, area marketing manager Kyle Sanchez asked Thursday if his coworker Brittany Price might be interested in reliving her childhood trauma on their work volleyball team. "Hey, we're looking for a few more people for the…

tn.ai (2024-08-15). Iran Defense Minister Nominee Outlines Strategic Military Development Plans. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, nominated by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to head the Ministry of Defense, submitted comprehensive proposals to parliament aimed at further advancing the country's defense capabilities.

Tonya Pendleton (2024-08-15). P!nk, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Boyz II Men and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org

The Independent (2024-08-15). Ministry admits TVET curriculum doesn't cater for special needs students. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has admitted that the existing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) curriculum doesn't cater for students with special educational needs (SNE). This revelation comes in response to increasing concerns from educators, parents, and advocacy groups about the lack of inclusivity and relevance in …

Noor Fatima (2024-08-15). Faiz's court martial: Three more retired army officers arrested, ISPR. gnnhd.tv ISPR statement did not provide any details regarding the names and ranks of the three officers…

noemail (2024-08-15). China's Housing Market Faces Steep Decline Amid Lingering Economic Concerns. devdiscourse.com China's new home prices fell at their fastest pace in nine years in July, as a slew of support policies failed to stabilize prices and restore confidence in the struggling property sector. This prolonged housing market slump is weighing heavily on the world's second-largest economy and its consumers, raising questions over Beijing's 5% GDP target for 2024.

Communist Party of India Marxist-Leninist Liberation (2024-08-15). India: Marxist Coordination Committee merges with CPI(ML) Liberation. links.org.au CPI(ML) Liberation — The unification of Jharkhand's two leading Left forces, CPI(ML) Liberation and Marxist Coordination Committee, was announced on 10 August.

(2024-08-15). CPJ urges Mongolia not to contest investigative journalist's appeal against conviction. zarig.mn

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-15). COP29: Call to stop hosting Conference of Parties (COP) annual climate summits in authoritarian countries. fidh.org

Laura Sito, Roberto Robaina (2024-08-15). The 1st International Antifascist Conference will take place in Porto Alegre in 2025. links.org.au Following its cancellation due to the floods in Porto Alegre in May 2024, the 1st International Antifascist Conference will take place next year in the capital of Rio Grande do Sul.

The Independent (2024-08-15). Do women need more sleep than men? independent.co.ug Age and hormones contribute to a greater need for sleep among women ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Women and men love to debate the differences between the sexes. But here's the reality: Science confirms that women not only need more quality sleep than their male counterparts, but they also have a more challenging time getting it. Societal …

Carlos Lancho (2024-08-15). Venezuela: Reports of electoral fraud and escalating police violence. fidh.org

Reuters (2024-08-15). 5 charged in Friends star Matthew Perry's death, including his assistant and 2 doctors. scmp.com The defendants, including LA's 'Ketamine Queen', allegedly supplied Perry with large quantities of the powerful drug that led to his death.

APR editor (2024-08-15). John Menadue: America is the most violent, aggressive country in the world. asiapacificreport.nz Of the international intelligence information that comes to Australian agencies from the Five Eyes, 90 percent comes from the CIA and related US intelligence agencies. So in effect we have the colonisation of our intelligence agencies These agencies dominate the advice to ministers, writes John Menadue. INTERVIEW: John Menadue talks with Michael Lester Michael Lester:…

Abdullah Jallow (2024-08-15). Part 8: O Faris Al-Hammadi! The time has arrived for your deceitful and absurd statements to be unveiled for all to see! [Self-styled Peacemaker and Deceiver]. salaficentre.com In The Name of AllƒÅh, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. AllƒÅh, The Exalted, says: ŸàŸéÿ•ŸêŸÜ ÿ∑ŸéÿߟìŸÆŸïŸêŸÅŸéÿ™ŸéÿßŸÜŸê ŸÖŸêŸÜŸé Ÿ±ŸÑ€°ŸÖŸèÿ§€°ŸÖŸêŸÜŸêŸäŸÜŸé Ÿ±ŸÇ…

Bochen Han (2024-08-15). Tim Walz's China visits warrant Pentagon investigation, US congressman tells Lloyd Austin. scmp.com Democratic vice-presidential candidate is accused of possibly running afoul of foreign-travel reporting requirements as a national guardsman.

tn.ai (2024-08-15). Leader Underlines Confronting Enemy's Psychological Warfare. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei referred to the enemy's psychological warfare against Iran and stressed the need to counter it.

(2024-08-15). Philippine court overturns Rappler shutdown order. rappler.com

Guest Blogger (2024-08-15). Globe-Trotting Climate Activist Fined 100,000 Euros After Blocking Frankfurt Airport. wattsupwiththat.com If NGOs or collection campaigns don't help out, the climate-blocking criminal could end up in prison as a substitute. How many years would that amount to?>

newleftreview (2024-08-15). Sanjay Subrahmanyam: Blood and Bombast. newleftreview.org Sanjay Subrahmanyam on Vinayak Chaturvedi, Hindutva and Violence and Janaki Bakhle, Savarkar and the Making of Hindutva. Intellectual biographies of Hindu nationalism's Mazzini-inspired theoretician.

Cathy Bussewitz (2024-08-15). Federal ban on noncompete agreements comes under legal attack. whyy.org The federal government wants to make it easier for employees to quit a job and work for a competitor. But some companies say a new rule created by the Federal Trade Commission will make it hard to protect trade secrets and investments they make in their employees. | At least three companies have sued the FTC after it voted to ban noncompete agreements, which prevent employees from working for competitors for a period of time after leaving a job. Their cases are now pending in Florida, Pennsylvania and Texas and the issue could end up in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. | Here's what you should know about noncompe…

Urban CNY News (2024-08-15). Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses John Mannion for Congress in NY-22. urbancny.com Syracuse, NY —Today, Senator John Mannion was endorsed by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) PAC, the nation's largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. With over 40 years of advocacy, the HRC PAC enacts change by mobilizing voters and working to elect pro-equality candidates to office. "The voters of Central New York have a great opportunity to take a stand against MAGA politics and Project 2025 by sending John Mannion to serve in Congress," said Reg Calcagno, HRC Director of National Campaigns. "The incumbent in this race, Republican Rep. Brandon Williams, has consistently opposed abortion rights and LGBTQ+…

Noor Fatima (2024-08-15). No link with Faiz, his accountability an internal matter of army: Imran. gnnhd.tv It is good that former DG ISI is being held accountable, but then hold them all accountable, stated PTI founder…

Agence France-Presse (2024-08-15). Will Biden and Harris' 'historic' drug price deal resonate with US voters in November? scmp.com US residents face the highest prescription drug prices in the world, leaving many people to pay partly out of their own pocket, despite already exorbitant insurance premiums.

noemail (2024-08-15). Independence Day Celebrations Across India: Key Highlights. devdiscourse.com Independence Day celebrations nationwide will be commenced with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's highly anticipated speech. Various state-level events are planned with significant participation from political and social leaders.

The Independent (2024-08-15). FINCA unveils Janet Mudoola as brand Ambassador to drive sustainable growth. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | FINCA Uganda, a microfinance pioneer in Uganda has unveiled Janet Mudoola as its brand ambassador in a bid to further spread its financial and non-financial services to its clients. Mudoola was among the first customers served in the eastern district of Iganga by FINCA Uganda in 1992. She has signed …

newleftreview (2024-08-15). Grey Anderson: Imperium Uncloaked. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Tom Stevenson, Someone Else's Empire. Lucid anatomization of the American imperium, with a devastating assessment of the UK's equerry role.

Noor Fatima (2024-08-15). Facilitation in Adiala Jail, officials to be strictly monitored. gnnhd.tv Sources stated that the officials residing inside the jail would be searched completely…

The Independent (2024-08-15). NFA reports 700 illegal land titles in forest reserves. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Forestry Authority-NFA has revealed that there are 703 illegal land titles in different forest reserves. According to Stuart Maniraguha, the Acting Executive Director of NFA, the discoveries were made between last month and the beginning of August during the process to ascertain the extent of forest degradation. "Recently, …

theonion (2024-08-15). SATIRE: Hormel Introduces New Chili Formula For Mothers Who Can't Produce Own Chili. theonion.com

newleftreview (2024-08-15). Owen Hatherley: Labourism: In and Against? newleftreview.org Owen Hatherley on Andy Beckett, The Searchers. Interlinked portraits of the Labour Party's Bennite bloc, from 1968 to the Corbyn leadership.

Ryan Ip,Jason Leung Yeuk-ho,Calvin Au (2024-08-15). Hong Kong should approach South Lantau project with purpose. scmp.com From Bali's resorts to Beijing's countryside attractions, other ecotourism sites provide useful templates for developing South Lantau.

Reuters (2024-08-15). Brazil plane crashed 1 minute after pilots noticed loss of altitude, black box data reveals. scmp.com The aircraft spun out of control as it plunged down behind a cluster of trees near houses in Vinhedo, killing all 62 on board.

Urban CNY News (2024-08-15). Syracuse City School District Bus "Shots Fired" Incident. urbancny.com At approximately 2: 37 p.m. on August 14th, there were shots fired on the northside of the city. One of our buses was inadvertently hit by a bullet. The bullet hit the radiator that disabled the bus. There were four students on the bus, and no one was injured. Parents of the students on the bus were notified and the students were safely transported home. The safety and well-being of our children is of the utmost importance to us. We have counselors and social workers available to any student who may need additional support. Image by NoName_13 from Pixabay…

Noor Fatima (2024-08-15). New guidelines for increasing trend of political asylum of state officials abroad. gnnhd.tv Foreign Office changed visa note guidelines for Senate Secretariat and National Assembly Secretariat…

noemail (2024-08-15). Transforming Agriculture: PM Modi's Vision for India's Farmers. devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the urgent need to revamp India's agriculture system during his Independence Day speech. He outlined the government's comprehensive efforts to enhance farmers' lives by providing access to loans, modern technology, and marketing support.

noemail (2024-08-15). Aldi UK to End Click and Collect Service Amid Industry Shifts. devdiscourse.com Aldi UK, Britain's fourth largest supermarket group, is set to discontinue its click and collect service, introduced at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, on August 18. This decision marks a significant shift for the retailer.

noemail (2024-08-15). Congress Criticizes Omission of Nehru from President's Address. devdiscourse.com The Congress on Thursday strongly objected to Jawaharlal Nehru's omission from the list of iconic independence movement personalities in President Droupadi Murmu's address. They accused the government of attempting to erase India's first prime minister from history.

Samiullah Farid (2024-08-15). Hammad Azhar resigns as PTI's Punjab president. gnnhd.tv He states that he will be a worker of Imran Khan…

tn.ai (2024-08-15). Iran Exports $13 Million of Handwoven Carpet in 4 Months: Official. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The head of the Iran National Carpet and Creative Industries Center said the country exported $13 million of handwoven carpets in the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2024).

noemail (2024-08-15). Biden Administration Announces Reduced Medicare Drug Prices in Historic Deal. devdiscourse.com The Biden administration is celebrating a ground-breaking deal with drug companies to reduce the prices of 10 widely-used Medicare drugs. Officials anticipate that US taxpayers will save $6 billion while seniors could save $1.5 billion, though specifics on the new prices have yet to be disclosed.

Andy May (2024-08-15). Phoma destructiva's 2nd Comment on Pubpeer. wattsupwiththat.com By Andy May and Marcel Crok Phoma Destructiva's full comment is shown indented, as a block quote. To see the original go here. To see the abstract of our paper,…

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-08-15). Thailand: Dissolution of election-winning party a setback for democracy, human rights. fidh.org

noemail (2024-08-15). Assam CM Urges PM Modi to Ensure Safety of Hindus in Bangladesh. devdiscourse.com Expressing deep concern over the current situation in Bangladesh, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa on Thursday called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi to explore all diplomatic channels to ensure the safety of Hindus residing in the neighboring nation.

newleftreview (2024-08-15). Rebecca Lossin: The Multiple Gaze. newleftreview.org Resisting the erasure of working-class life in the American rust belt, the critical photography of LaToya Ruby Frazier combines intimate portraiture with representations of capital's flight. Rebecca Lossin reflects on MoMA's recent retrospective of her work—and on the cultural politics of documentary image-making in an age saturated with the visual.

The Independent (2024-08-15). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: 120 taking temporary shelter, death toll rises to 30. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | An investigation by the Uganda Police Force, KCCA, and the Office of the Prime Minister has says that thirty-three households were affected by the collapse of the Kiteezi landfill. According to the findings, only 120 people were registered in the temporary shelter at Kiteezi Church of Uganda Primary School playground …

Urban CNY News (2024-08-15). SPD: Shots Fired at School Bus on Highland Street. urbancny.com On Wednesday, August 14th, around 2: 18 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the 400 block of Highland Street. When they arrived, Officers found multiple casings on the scene. A First Student bus, which was carrying four elementary school students, as well as a driver, was struck by at least one projectile. The projectile struck the radiator of the vehicle. There were no reported injuries to the students or the driver. The investigation into this incident is active and ongoing. Anyone with information should contact the Syracuse Police Department Criminal Investigations Division…

Guest Blogger (2024-08-15). Junk Temperature Measuring Network Means the Met Office Cannot Prove There's Been a "Dramatic Increase" in Temperature. wattsupwiththat.com it is difficult to see how the Met Office can publish such a statement and keep a straight face.

Reuters (2024-08-15). Sudan peace talks begin in Switzerland despite army's no-show. scmp.com UN officials warn the country is at 'breaking point', amid a 16-month-old civil war and a humanitarian crisis threatening thousands of lives.

Human Rights Watch (2024-08-15). Disinformation About US Elections Targets Communities of Color. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Phoenix, Arizona studio of La Campesina, a Spanish-language radio network that seeks to provide Latinx voters the facts about voting and how elections are run, March 20, 2024. | © 2024 Serkan Gurbuz/AP Photo…

Richard Heydarian (2024-08-15). Days of the Philippines' dependence on the US are numbered. scmp.com Instead of aligning with one superpower against another, the Philippines is bent on enhancing its own strategic agency in world affairs.

Kate Yoder (2024-08-15). Most Americans don't know the country's biggest climate law helps the climate. grist.org

Samiullah Farid (2024-08-15). Nawaz calls for accountability of those who harmed the country. gnnhd.tv PMLN leader says there is need to focus more on public issues alongside performance…

The Independent (2024-08-15). EULOGY: 10 lessons from Joseph Tamale Mirundi. independent.co.ug COMMENT | LEONARD RONALD EGESA | From his own enigmatic life to his diatribes on radio against a selected personality, cause or belief unto his political choices, these are my top 10 lessons from the life of the fallen media icon Joseph Tamale Mirundi Sr. 1. Political power is all about influence and advantage Joseph …

Associated Press (2024-08-15). US judge puts girl in cuffs, jail clothes for falling asleep during courtroom field trip. scmp.com The 16-year-old was 'traumatised' after Judge Kenneth King asked other kids in the courtroom if she should be taken to juvenile detention.

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-08-15). Laos: Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee (CCPR), which gave the Lao government low grades concerning the implementation of the committee's recommendations on enforced disappearances and participation in public affairs and the right to vote.
Paris, 15 August 2024. On 6 August 2024, the CCPR released its report on the follow-up to the Concluding Observations it (…) | – |

Adrian McMahon (2024-08-15). Voice referendum provides lesson for promoting equity. independentaustralia.net

The Independent (2024-08-15). UNEB criticizes govt over inadequate education funding. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) have criticized the government for its inadequate funding of crucial educational research, which is essential for assessing student progress and improving educational outcomes. Led by Dr Tonny Muzaale, Director of Research & Development, the officers at the examinations body highlighted that, for years, the government has …

Joseph Trevithick (2024-08-15). FBI Fielding Drones That Fire Off Deafening Bangs. twz.com

Jennifer Lynn (2024-08-15). John Oates returns to his roots for Philadelphia Folk Festival 2024. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Singer-songwriter John Oates is reconnecting with his roots in the Philly region this week. | Oates, who grew up in North Wales, Pennsylvania, will perform at Cape May's Convention Hall on Thursday and headline the Philadelphia Folk Festival in Upper Salford, Montgomery County, this weekend. | Oates met Daryl Hall at Temple University. The duo formed the band Daryl Hall and John Oates in the 1970s and enjoyed international fame over the course of five decades. Among their en…

Samiullah Farid (2024-08-15). First suspected case of Mpox reported in Pakistan. gnnhd.tv Authorities have begun tracing individuals who came into contact with the patient…

The Independent (2024-08-15). Advertising body unveils 3rd edition of the annual industry Silverback Awards. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Advertising Association (UAA) in partnership with Loeries and the Uganda Marketers Society (UMS) has officially unveiled the 3rd edition of the Silverback Awards 2024 to be held on November 23, 2024, in Kampala. Under the theme "Innovative Sustainable Marketing: Harnessing Ethics, Impact, and Profitability in the Digital Age" the …

NEOB (2024-08-15). NPA Aspirant Prosecutor Programme back on track. sanews.gov.za NPA Aspirant Prosecutor Programme back on track | The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced that it will reinstate the much vaunted Aspirant Prosecutor Programme. | The programme was suspended this year due to budget constraints. | "In 2022/23, the NPA absorbed over 1000 law graduates into its Aspirant Prosecutor Programme. Due to the unplanned budget cuts, many of these aspirants could not be given contracts after completion of the programme. | "The recent improvement in the NPA's budget situation has allowed the organisation to offer contracts to many aspirants that are already in the system, gradu…

noemail (2024-08-15). India's Vision 2047 Shines at 78th Independence Day. devdiscourse.com The vision of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 was the central theme at the 78th Independence Day celebrations held at the Red Fort, where members of the Indian contingent for the Paris Olympics were among the special guests.

noemail (2024-08-15). Leaders Urge Unity and Nation Building on Independence Day. devdiscourse.com Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu have extended heartfelt Independence Day greetings to the citizens of the state.

Samiullah Farid (2024-08-15). Harris to focus on grocery costs, child tax credit in economic agenda, advisers say. gnnhd.tv Harris will call for a federal law banning corporations from setting excessive prices…

Khushboo Razdan (2024-08-15). Hesai's reported removal from Pentagon blacklist draws criticism from Republican senators. scmp.com Financial Times said the sensor maker has been dropped from a list of Chinese companies barred from defence contracts, but the Pentagon won't confirm or deny.

GABIK (2024-08-15). KZN CoGTA budget to empower traditional leadership, enhance local governance. sanews.gov.za KZN CoGTA budget to empower traditional leadership, enhance local governance | KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) MEC, Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has presented the department's R1.8 billion, which is aimed at bolstering traditional leadership, enhancing local governance, and driving community development in the province. | Tabling the department's budget before the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature this week, Buthelezi said one of the cornerstones of the budget is the empowerment of amakhosi as cultural custodians. | To foster collaboration and address challenges faced by traditional communit…

Noor Fatima (2024-08-15). Faiz Hameed's case should not be politicised: Chairman PTI. gnnhd.tv Barrister Gohar stated that Pakistan Army is a strong institution, and the matter of Faiz Hameed is its internal matter…

Gautama Mehta (2024-08-15). Humans know very little about the deep sea. That may not stop us from mining it. grist.org In Kingston, Jamaica, by secret ballot, an election was held earlier this month. The lands whose governance was at stake are vaster than any nation, and it's possible the consequences of the vote will be felt for eons. More than half of the world's ocean floor is under the jurisdiction of an intergovernmental body called the International Seabed Authority, or ISA. Its members have spent the last three decades in deliberations with a single purpose: crafting an international legal regime for a field of commercial activity that does not yet exist. Their mandate is to determine how — and whether — to…

newleftreview (2024-08-15). Cédric Durand: Landscapes of Capital. newleftreview.org A critical engagement with the work of Brett Christophers, whose books—The New Enclosure, Rentier Capitalism, Our Lives in Their Portfolios and The Price Is Wrong—unfold a novel critique of the 'rentier stage' of contemporary capitalism, in the tradition of radical historical geography developed by Lefebvre, Harvey and Davis.

Urban CNY News (2024-08-15). Onondaga County Traffic Safety Advisory Board to Host Back-To-School Safety Bash at Destiny USA This Friday. urbancny.com The Back-to-School Safety Bash Will Be Held in the Canyon at Destiny USA on Friday, August 16th from 12PM — 2PM Syracuse, NY (August 13, 2024) — In partnership with the Onondaga County Traffic Safety Advisory Board, Destiny USA is hosting the Back-To-School Safety Bash, a free, family-friendly event on August 16th from 12: 00 PM to 2: 00 PM in the Canyon. The event will feature "touch a truck" with several different law enforcement vehicles, interactive displays, demonstrations, K9s, and educational activities. Local law enforcement and safety agencies will be on hand to promote traffic safety awarenes…

Sebastian Schà§ffer (2024-08-15). FO ∞ Talks Can Europe Vote Itself Out of Its Crisis? fairobserver.com In this edition of FO ∞ Talks, Peter Isackson, Fair Observer Chief Strategy Officer, discusses the 2024 European Union Parliament elections with Fair Observer Editor at Large Alex Gloy and Institute of the Danube and Central Europe Director Sebastian Schaffer. Politics in France have been coming to a boil. The past elections symbolize the lessons people…

Noor Fatima (2024-08-15). Govt should remove basic rights by changing constitution: IHC. gnnhd.tv Justice Aurangzeb stated federal government means prime minister and federal cabinet…

Sheren Falah Saab (2024-08-15). 'Remember our names': Fearing oblivion, young Gazans recorded last wills before dying. haaretz.com A soccer player who never left his home, an economist who wants to raise political awareness and a filmmaker who continues to provide content even after death. They are among the 40,000 killed in Gaza since the start of the war. More than death, many feared becoming 'just a number' — and took steps to ensure they would not be forgotten…

Aída Chávez (2024-08-15). A Presidential Ticket That Supports the War Powers Act. theintercept.com When President Barack Obama wanted to bomb Syria in 2013 following reports that Bashar al-Assad was using chemical weapons on his own people, Rep. Tim Walz, D-Minn., who represented a rural district in southern Minnesota, went to a local grocery store. | Walz stood outside the store and asked everybody that came out whether they supported bombing Syria. Every single person said no. | "He was clearly stunned because he told us that story the next time we talked to him," said Cathy Murphy, president of the Minnesota Peace Project, which has lobbied Walz on a range of foreign policy issues over the years. "It's l…

The Independent (2024-08-15). Kwoyelo's victims welcome conviction. independent.co.ug GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Victims of atrocities committed by former Lord's Resistance Army rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo have welcomed his conviction by the International Crimes Division of the High Court (ICD) calling it a major milestone for justice. Kwoyelo was convicted on Tuesday by the court of 44 out of 78 charges of war …

Samiullah Farid (2024-08-15). Toyota bets big on hybrid-only models as EV demand slows. gnnhd.tv The automaker has already stopped offering a gasoline-only version of its Camry…

EDWIN (2024-08-15). NSG hosts symposium on China-Africa relations. sanews.gov.za NSG hosts symposium on China-Africa relations | China-Africa Media and Publishing, in collaboration with the National School of Government of South Africa, is set to hold a symposium titled: "The Governance of China: Forging a Closer China-Africa Community of a Shared Future, in Pretoria on Thursday. | Thursday's event will bring together South African and Chinese government officials, scholars, experts, and journalists for a robust exchange of ideas and insights. | The seminar serves as a critical forum to discuss and shape the future of China-Africa relations and is a side precursor event to the upcoming Beij…

The Independent (2024-08-15). King Mswati III of Eswatini in Jinja, visits Kiira Motors. independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | King Mswati III of Eswatini has today visited the he Kiira Vehicle Plant and has hailed Uganda for having a project of this magnitude being undertaken — in Africa and which is 100% owned, driven, and operated by Africans. He also welcomed a proposal to build a partnership …

Sachi Kitajima Mulkey (2024-08-15). Climate change fueled last year's extreme wildfires — some more than others. grist.org

noemail (2024-08-15). Managing the Double-Edged Sword of AI: Lessons from the EU. devdiscourse.com Governments around the globe are contending with the rapidly-evolving challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI), which, while offering economic benefits and easing menial tasks, brings significant risks such as AI-enabled crime, misinformation, and privacy invasion.

Agence France-Presse (2024-08-15). 2 French pilots die after Rafale fighter jets collide in mid-air. scmp.com Another pilot is safe after the rare accident involving the hi-tech planes, which are used to hunt enemy aircraft and carry nuclear warheads.

The Independent (2024-08-15). MTN Uganda's unveils second phase of MTN Changemakers. independent.co.ug The company plans to invest Shs 500 million in 25 projects countrywide Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, through the MTN Foundation has launched the second phase of the MTN Changemakers Initiative, a transformative program designed to drive positive social change across Uganda. This new phase will see an investment ofShs 500 million, dedicated …

The Independent (2024-08-15). WHO declares mpox global public health emergency, reports over 14,000 cases and 524 deaths. independent.co.ug GENEVA | Xinhua | The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Wednesday mpox a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), sounding the alarm over its potential for further international transmission. "Today, the emergency committee met and advised me that, in its view, the situation constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. I have accepted …

Samiullah Farid (2024-08-15). Babar Azam to play on number four against Bangladesh. gnnhd.tv Two ICC World Test Championship fixtures will be played between Pakistan and Bangladesh…

Mike Walter (2024-08-15). The Heat: China-Brazil Ties. america.cgtn.com Fifty years after establishing diplomatic relations, China is now Brazil's top trading partner. In 2023, bilateral trade between the two countries exceeded $157 billion U.S. dollars. There are currently more than 300 Chinese companies operating in Brazil spanning electricity, infrastructure and electric vehicles. | Joining the discussion: | Jiang Shixue is a Professor and Director of the Center for Latin American Studies at Shanghai University. |

Agence France-Presse (2024-08-15). Newborn twins killed in Gaza strike while father was registering their birth. scmp.com Mohammed Abu al-Qumsan was still at the hospital when he learned that his house had been bombed.

_____ (2024-08-15). CPJ urges Mongolia not to contest investigative journalist's appeal against conviction. zarig.mn

hindustantimes (2024-08-15). Kolkata Horror: Victim's Last Diary Entry Reveals Heartbreaking Details | Rape-Murder | CBI | Police. hindustantimes.com Father of Kolkata doctor, who was raped and murdered on August 9, has revealed what his daughter wrote in her last diary entry. The father, in an interview to India Today, revealed that his daughter wanted to become gold medalist in her MD course. "But everything is shattered now," the grieving father said. Watch this video for more information.

Cory Sharber (2024-08-15). Philadelphia Folk Festival returns this weekend at Old Pool Farm. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? In its 61st year, the The

Samiullah Farid (2024-08-15). Bloomberg says Pakistan has highest inflation in Asia. gnnhd.tv American media company says the ratio of electricity bills is higher than the house rent…

Maxime Duriez (2024-08-15). Egypt: Human rights organisations condemn the targeting of ElMaraya for culture and arts and call for the protection of cultural institutions. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is co-signing a call to the Egyptian authorities to end their harassement and repression of independent cultural organisations in Egypt. The political regime's continued use of security services, police crackdowns, arrests and prison sentencing to intimidate artists and cultural workers must stop.
13 August 2024. The signatories of this statement condemn the Egyptian security forces' raid on the headquarters of ElMaraya for Culture and (…) | – | /…

Samiullah Farid (2024-08-15). Senate committee directs to resolve internet issues within two weeks. gnnhd.tv Directive came after members voiced concerns about the impact of these problems nationwide…

Bloomberg (2024-08-15). Elon Musk, J.K. Rowling named in cyberbullying suit by Olympic boxing star Imane Khelif. scmp.com Khelif, who won an Olympic gold medal in women's boxing in Paris, faced intense scrutiny over her biological sex and gender identity.

noemail (2024-08-15). Modi Advocates for 'One Nation, One Election' on Independence Day. devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a compelling case for 'one nation, one election' during his Independence Day address on Thursday. He urged political parties to unite in realizing this vision, noting that frequent elections hinder the nation's progress.

Samiullah Farid (2024-08-15). Internet slowdown after increased security surveillance, blames WISPAP. gnnhd.tv Association says internet speed in Pakistan dropped by 30 to 40 percent…

noemail (2024-08-15). Tragic Cloudburst in Kulgam: One Dead, Three Injured. devdiscourse.com A tragic cloudburst claimed one life and injured three others in Kulgam district's upper reaches on Thursday, officials reported.

Associated Press (2024-08-15). Disney argues US man can't sue over wife's death because he signed up for Disney+ trial. scmp.com Kanokporn Tangsuan allegedly died of an allergic reaction after eating a meal at Disney World that a waiter 'guaranteed' was allergen-free.

The Independent (2024-08-15). Kyambogo lecturer used drug to defile visually impaired girl. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dismissed Kyambogo University Lecturer Dr. Eron Lawrence administered date-rape drugs before defiling a visually impaired underage girl prosecutors told the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court. Dr Eron was appearing before the court where he is being tried on charges of aggravated defilement The Prosecution led by State Attorney Eunice Mbaine tendered …

A a (2024-08-15). AUKUS, ready, war. strategic-culture.su

Noor Fatima (2024-08-15). Funeral prayers of security personnel martyred in S. Waziristan firing offered. gnnhd.tv ISPR stated that the martyrs have been laid to rest in their native areas with full military honours…

Tim Huber (2024-08-15). A roadside American Jesus. anabaptistworld.org On vacation, we drove by a full-size tractor-trailer parked by the road, painted to look like a billboard. The stars and stripes of a rippling American flag stretched across the background.

tn.ai (2024-08-15). Growing Iran-India Ties to Benefit Region: FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's caretaker foreign minister said the growing ties between Tehran and New Delhi will benefit the region and improve regional peace and stability.

Urban CNY News (2024-08-15). Fire Destroys One House, Damages Another in Two-Alarm Fitch Street Blaze. urbancny.com Syracuse, NY— On Wednesday, August 14, at 6: 08 a.m., Syracuse Firefighters were alerted by the Onondaga County 911 center to a reported fire at the corner of Dudley St. and Fitch Street. Firefighters from Station 3, on Bellevue Ave., arrived on the scene moments later and found a two-and-a-half-story, wood-frame building at 151 Fitch Street, that was fully involved with fire. Flames from the home were spreading to neighboring 153 Fitch Street, another two-and-a-half-story, wood-frame home. A signal '99' was transmitted. Due to the large volume of fire, and the fact that two buildings were involved, a second-…

Gabriel Donahue (2024-08-15). Chester Pike facelift: Delco officials propose upgrades for a thoroughfare more friendly to pedestrians and bicyclists. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Chester Pike in Delaware County could soon have narrower car lanes, bike paths and wider sidewalks. | The proposed improvements are part of a recommendation by Conshohocken-based Colliers Engineering to alleviate traffic woes and support more pedestrian- and bike-friendly towns. | About five years ago, community leaders from Sharon Hill, Glenolden, Norwood, Prospect Park and Ridley Park converged to c…

noemail (2024-08-15). PM Modi Highlights Rising Public Concerns Over Natural Disasters During Independence Day Speech. devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address on Thursday, highlighted the growing public concern over natural disasters in recent years.

Noor Fatima (2024-08-15). Kashmiris observe Black Day across world. gnnhd.tv Hurriyat leader Yasin Malik's wife Mashal Malik said world should ask India on what basis it is celebrating independence…

_____ (2024-08-15). Philippine court overturns Rappler shutdown order. rappler.com

lithub (2024-08-15). Atomic Fallacy: Why Nuclear Power Won't Solve the Climate Crisis. lithub.com M.V. Ramana Debunks Some Common Arguments About Energy In an Era of Ecological Emergency.

The Independent (2024-08-15). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: Methane explosion might have started garbage landslide. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An explosion of dangerous methane gas could have triggered the Kiteezi landfill disaster. Some of the survivors of the incident reportedly heard some explosions from the direction of the buried houses before the collapse of the landfills. On Tuesday, Kyadondo East MP, Haroon Muwada Nkunyingi in Parliament, advanced the possibility …

noemail (2024-08-15). PM Modi Advocates for Secular Civil Code in Independence Day Address. devdiscourse.com Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday advocated for the implementation of a secular civil code, describing it as a necessity for modern India. Speaking from the Red Fort on Independence Day, Modi asserted that the existing set of laws function as a 'communal civil code' and are discriminatory.

The Independent (2024-08-15). SC Villa secures Namboole to host continetnal match against Ethiopia's CBE. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPEDENT | Uganda Premier League reigning champions SC Villa has secured Mandela National Stadium, Namboole to host their 1st preliminary round of the TotalEnegries CAF Champions League. SC Villa reached an agreement with the UPDF Engineering Brigade, the contractors responsible for Mandela National Stadium (Namboole), to host the match against Commercial Bank …

Hugo GABBERO (2024-08-15). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |

publicbooks (2024-08-15). Fighting Discrimination and Sexual Violence in Women's Prisons. publicbooks.org Even at the low-security prison that held actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, sexual violence against imprisoned women is rampant.

Nicole Leonard (2024-08-15). Philly area health officials are seeing cases of dengue fever among travelers as outbreaks grow abroad. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Parts of the world are experiencing particularly severe outbreaks of dengue fever this year, and it's causing a rising number of infections The mosquito-borne disease is not endemic to the U.S., but there have been

theonion (2024-08-15). SATIRE: Pregnant Women Turned Away From ERs Despite Federal Law. theonion.com An Associated Press analysis of federal hospital investigations found that more than 100 pregnant women in medical distress who sought help from emergency rooms were turned away or negligently treated since 2022, with the Center for Reproductive Rights asking the government to investigate whether the hospitals…

Noor Fatima (2024-08-15). Mashwani's brothers case: Secretary Defense summoned again on Aug 20. gnnhd.tv The court summoned the defense secretary again on August 20, hoping the case to be over by next Tuesday…

Carmen Russell-Sluchansky (2024-08-15). Exclusive: Pa. Hispanic voters shift heavy to Harris following Biden's exit. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Recent polling shows Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is beating Republican nominee Donald Trump among Pennsylvania voters — However, a poll by TelevisaUnivision's Strategy & Insights provided to WHYY News…

hindustantimes (2024-08-15). Pakistan: Belgian Woman Found 'Tied, Raped' On Street On Independence Day After 5-Day Ordeal. hindustantimes.com

Bloomberg (2024-08-15). 2 men linked to 'crime tourism' ring charged with US$1 million watch theft in Los Angeles. scmp.com The visitors from South America allegedly stole the Patek Philippe at gunpoint from a man at a Beverly Hills restaurant.

Juliette Rousselot (2024-08-15). Need for an urgent rethink of international response to the human rights crisis in Afghanistan. fidh.org Three years after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), as part of the Alliance for Human Rights in Afghanistan, joins eight other international human rights organisations to highlight concerns regarding the international response to human rights violations committed by the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Three years after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, we, the undersigned organizations, remain (…) | – |

hindustantimes (2024-08-15). Kamala Resorts To 'Headline Management' To Beat Trump; Pro-Harris Articles Pop-up In Google Results. hindustantimes.com

Damen Keevers (2024-08-15). National Redress Scheme a cruel failure for abuse survivors. independentaustralia.net

Oliver Parken (2024-08-15). On Thin Ice: Another Fire Aboard A Coast Guard Icebreaker Underscores Glaring Capability Gap. twz.com A fire that recently broke out onboard the medium icebreaker USCGC Healy has forced the vessel to abandon its annual summer Arctic patrol. The incident highlights the inadequacy of the Coast Guard's current icebreaker fleet, which Healy represents half of and the other ship is in dry dock getting a much-needed overhaul in an attempt to extend its service life even further. | Healy

newleftreview (2024-08-15). Tony Wood: Mexico in Flux. newleftreview.org Against the rightward trend of the Old World, countries in Latin America continue to favour governments of the left. The resounding mandate for Claudia Sheinbaum in Mexico's presidential election confirms Morena's hegemony within the new party system. Where exactly on the political map should its project be placed?

Prof. Bishnu Pathak (2024-08-15). The Tokyo Tribunal: Precedent for Victor's Justice II. asia-pacificresearch.com

newleftreview (2024-08-15). Radhika Desai: Peak Hindutva? newleftreview.org As Modi's BJP loses its overall majority, Radhika Desai examines the part played by India's capitalist conglomerates in his rise—and the contradictions on which their strategy has foundered. The economic crisis of the parched countryside as brake on Hindutva's forward march.

Amanda Lee (2024-08-15). China's interbank system promoted as safeguard against Swift consequences. scmp.com A senior researcher has encouraged China to expand the use of its interbank transfer protocol, warning of risks inherent in the use of Western systems like Swift.

Associated Press (2024-08-15). Donald Trump asks judge to delay hush money case sentencing until after November election. scmp.com Trump was convicted in May of falsifying his business' records to conceal a 2016 deal to pay off porn actor Stormy Daniels to stay quiet about her alleged 2006 sexual encounter with him.

The Media Line Staff (2024-08-15). Yemen Urges UN To Move Operations to Aden After Houthi Seizure of UN Office. themedialine.org

Bloomberg (2024-08-15). Germany suspects Russia tried to contaminate drinking water at military base. scmp.com An official said a hole was cut in the fence around the base in Cologne-Wahn, where a warning system indicated 'abnormal values' in water quality.

tn.ai (2024-08-15). IRGC Commander Honors Martyrdom of Military Adviser in Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps issued a message of condolence following the martyrdom of Colonel Ahmadreza Afshari, an IRGC aerospace officer who was killed due to injuries sustained during an airstrike in Syria.

The Independent (2024-08-15). Gen Muhoozi announces 1 year extension for expiring ID cards. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With about 15.8 million Ugandan National IDs set to expire between August 2024 to December 2025, Government has decided to extend the validity of all these cards by one year. Gen David Muhoozi, Minister of State for Internal Affairs told Parliament's Committee of Defense today that the body responsible for registrations and …

Samiullah Farid (2024-08-15). Kolkata doctor case: Protests escalate in India over gruesome rape of doctor. gnnhd.tv Holding candles and posters that said "reclaim the night"

Igor Patrick (2024-08-15). Chinese tile manufacturer in Mexico accused of illegal water use during drought. scmp.com Time Ceramics of Fujian province arrived in Hidalgo last year with hopes of boosting local economy, but residents say company's activities have hurt area's water supply.

Urban CNY News (2024-08-15). Jazz in the City 2024 Thursday August 15th at Thornden Park. urbancny.com Jazz in the City 2024 will wrap up their 20th season this Thursday August 15th from 6pm to 9pm at Thornden Park by the swimming pool on Thorden Park Drive Entertainment: Art Sherrod Jr. and Lin Rountree. Opening will be the 1Accord Line Dancers Syracuse Community Healthcare Village will have screenings and vital health information along with other organizations with wellness support. Arts & Crafters will be there as well along with food vendors including Johnny Gee's BBQ. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs. Free Admission, Family Friendly and open to the public. More details available at www.cnyj…

The Independent (2024-08-15). Uganda, Kenya embrace green transport with rapid adoption of e-bikes. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | In Kenya's capital Nairobi, motorcycles have become an essential choice for residents due to their flexibility, convenience and affordability, with an increasing number of electric models on the roads. Driven by growing environmental awareness and technological advancements, many African countries have begun actively promoting electric motorcycles in recent years to …

Associated Press (2024-08-15). WHO declares mpox a global health emergency as new form of virus spreads. scmp.com The potential for the disease's further spread beyond Africa is 'very worrying,' WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says.

tn.ai (2024-08-15). Iran Commemorates Anniversary of Iran-Iraq War Prisoners' Release. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces commemorated the release anniversary of the prisoners of war from Iraq, emphasizing that the country's independence and dignity stem from the nation's enduring fight for freedom.

teleSUR, JDO, MER, JGN, JCM, SH (2024-08-15). Minuto a minuto del asedio israelí contra la Franja de Gaza. telesurtv.net En varios países continúan realizándose actividades para expresar apoyo al pueblo palestino y condenar el genocidio que comete Israel.

Staff (2024-08-15). Fidel y la cultura. cubadebate.cu Desde los inicios de sus luchas revolucionarias Fidel entendió que para materializar y sostener en el tiempo las proyectadas transformaciones sociales, políticas y económicas en Cuba, era imprescindible se produjera una profunda revolución cultural que llegara al sentido común de las individualidades, para desterrar de las mentes y costumbres de la población la costra tenaz del colonialismo cultural.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-15). Sistema de Naciones Unidas Cuba por elevar conciencia medioambiental. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) El Sistema de Naciones Unidas en Cuba apuesta por generar mayor conciencia ambiental y del impacto del cambio climático con acciones que involucren a jóvenes en comunidades costeras, ó una fuente autorizada.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-15). Se alistan actividades por asunción de mandatario dominicano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) Hoy se espera la llegada a la República Dominicana de la mayoría de las delegaciones oficiales que asistirán mañana al acto de juramentación del reelecto presidente Luis Abinader.

María Candela (2024-08-15). Asamblea Nacional de Venezuela continúa programa legislativo contra el fascismo (+Foto). radiohc.cu El Parlamento venezolano prosigue los debates para aprobar un Cuerpo legislativo que defienda al país de los daños del fascismo y el ciberfascismo.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-15). Apoyo de la FAO a uso sostenible de los recursos marinos de Cuba. radiohc.cu Cuba y la Organización de Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura mantienen fluidas relaciones de cooperación. La FAO ha apoyado durante todos estos años diversos proyectos en la nación caribeña, mientras que técnicos cubanos han contribuido a la ejecución en otros países de iniciativas de esa agencia de la ONU.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-15). Vice primer ministro cubano cumple agenda de trabajo en Dominicana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) El vice primer ministro de la República de Cuba, Jorge Luis Tapia Fonseca, cumple con una amplia agenda de trabajo en República Dominicana, encabezando la delegación cubana que asistirá a la juramentación del reelecto Presidente de ese país, Luis Abinader, el próximo viernes.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-08-15). EE.UU. anuncia que limita las solicitudes de asilo en la frontera. telesurtv.net Su entrada en vigor se producirá cuando el número de cruces en la frontera supere los 2.500 diarios durante una semana.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-08-15). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-08-15). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-15). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-08-15). Venezuela denuncia campaña mediática internacional para desconocer procesos electorales. telesurtv.net Jorge Rodríguez advirtió a la ultraderecha que no se permitirá la vulneración de la paz venezolana.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-08-15). Trabajadores de telecomunicaciones rechazan ley de medios en Uruguay. telesurtv.net Los Diputados acordaron que el documento será nuevamente analizado después del 30 de junio.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-15). Ataque ucraniano deja tres heridos en Bélgorod, Rusia. telesurtv.net Hace solo dos días esta región rusa registró otro ataque que cobró la vida del subjefe del municipio de Korochanski.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-15). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-15). Unesco advierte sobre deterioro acelerado de los océanos desde 2003. telesurtv.net La directora del ente, Audrey Azoulay, manifestó que factores como "temperatura, acidificación, nivel del mar: están sonando todas las alarmas".

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-08-15). Líder mapuche Héctor Llaitul inicia huelga de hambre en prisión. telesurtv.net A través de un comunicado, Llaitul exigió la nulidad del juicio y que los recursos presentados hace unas semanas sean revisados por la Corte Suprema.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-15). López Obrador asegura que continuará investigación del caso Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net El presidente destacó que "bajo ninguna circunstancia se va a cerrar el caso".

teleSUR, MS (2024-08-15). Gobierno colombiano y la Segunda Marquetalia inician diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Las partes firmantes, representadas por el consejero comisionado de paz de Colombia, Otty Patiño, e Iván Márquez, exnegociador de los diálogos que condujeron al acuerdo de paz de 2016 de las disidencias de las FARC.

teleSUR, MER (2024-08-15). Presidente Maduro alerta sobre violencia de la extrema derecha. telesurtv.net El mandatario le expresó al pueblo venezolano que es necesario cuidar la paz.

Gabriel Aguirre (2024-08-15). Homenaje A Un Peregrino Por La Paz. worldbeyondwar.org Por: Juan Pablo Lazo, World BEYOND War, Jueves 15 de Agosto 2024 | Este 12 de agosto en México falleció àìscar Tinajero, un peregrino que caminó el mundo con la bandera de la paz y la whipala esparciendo la fe en que otro mundo es posible. | Fue discípulo del maestro Estrada en México. En algún momento decide viajar al sur y lo hace caminando hasta llegar al Forum Social Mundial de Porto Alegre donde se convierte en custodio del Fuego Sagrado de este evento altermundialista que cobijó a más de 200 mil personas. Este fuego sagrado se ubicaba dentro del espacio para la Aldea de Paz. | Recordamos especialm…

Maria Calvo (2024-08-15). Ray Cruz y su magistral Fátima regresan a la escena en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) El talentoso actor Ray Cruz exhibirá este sábado en la Sala Covarrubias del Teatro Nacional de Cuba su unipersonal Fátima y el Parque de La Fraternidad, muy aclamado por la crítica y la audiencia.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-15). Narendra Modi celebra su victoria en las elecciones generales. telesurtv.net Narendra Modi necesitará el apoyo de otros partidos para gobernar, algo inédito en sus anteriores mandatos.

teleSUR, MER (2024-08-15). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-15). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-15). Realizarán en Argentina la Ronda de las Ollas Vacías. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) Integrantes de organizaciones sociales argentinas participarán hoy en una nueva Ronda de las Ollas Vacías para denunciar la crisis alimentaria y la grave situación de los sectores más vulnerables.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-15). Organizará India tercera Cumbre de la Voz del Sur Global. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) India efectuará la tercera Cumbre de la Voz del Sur Global el sábado venidero con el objetivo de compartir en una plataforma común perspectivas y prioridades sobre una amplia gama de temas.

teleSUR, MS (2024-08-15). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.

teleSUR, odr, SH (2024-08-15). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-15). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-15). Proyecto Palomas representará a Cuba en Premio Iberoamericano. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) Cuba estará representada a través del Proyecto Palomas en la premiación de la V edición del Premio Iberoamericano de Educación en Derechos Humanos àìscar Arnulfo Romero, a celebrarse en la ciudad brasileña de Río de Janeiro los días 4 y 5 de septiembre del presente año.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-15). Venezuela rechaza declaraciones del Alto Comisionado de la ONU para los Derechos Humanos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) El Parlamento venezolano, en reunión este martes, decidió aprobar un conjunto de leyes para cuidar y proteger a la población del odio, del terrorismo y de la difusión de ideas fascistas en las redes sociales, declaró el presidente de la Asamblea Nacional (AN), Jorge Rodríguez.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-15). Lula enaltece 50 años de relaciones entre Brasil y China. radiohc.cu Brasilia, 15 ago (RHC) El presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva elogia hoy los 50 años de relaciones diplomáticas entre Brasil y China, y destaca el orgullo de haber contribuido a la profundización de esta cooperación tan prolífica.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-15). Cuba acogerá nuevo curso internacional sobre dengue y otros arbovirus. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) Científicos de varias latitudes participarán en el 18 Curso Internacional de dengue y otros arbovirus emergentes, del 19 al 30 de agosto en el Instituto Pedro Kourí, líder en los estudios de enfermedades tropicales, anunció hoy la entidad.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-15). Chequean en Guantánamo aseguramientos del nuevo curso escolar. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) La ministra de Educación de Cuba, Naima Trujillo, evaluó en Guantánamo la preparación de profesionales del sector y la logística material para el inicio en septiembre próximo del curso escolar 2024-2025.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-15). VII Campeonato Latinoamericano de Paracaidismo en Varadero. radiohc.cu Matanzas, 15 ago (RHC) El Centro Internacional de Paracaidismo de Varadero, en la cubana provincia de Matanzas, acogerá del 20 al 25 de agosto, El VII Campeonato Latinoamericano y III de la Amistad de paracaidismo de precisión con la presencia de 27 atletas extranjeros y 20 cubanos.

Maria Calvo (2024-08-15). Campaña solidaria dona marcapasos a cardiocentro de Santiago de Cuba. radiohc.cu Santiago de Cuba, 14 ago (RHC) La Organización No Gubernamental MediCuba Europa y el grupo Global Health Parners, de Estados Unidos, donaron hoy 10 marcapasos al Cardiocentro de Santiago de Cuba, fruto de la campaña "Con la mano al Corazón".

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-08-15). Donan marcapasos a cardiocentro de Santiago de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ago (RHC) La Organización No Gubernamental MediCuba Europa y el grupo Global Health Parners, de Estados Unidos, donaron 10 marcapasos al Cardiocentro de Santiago de Cuba, fruto de la campaña "Con la mano al Corazón".

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-08-15). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-08-15). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-08-15). ONU condena más de 500 asesinatos de palestinos en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net Más de 500 palestinos han muerto desde el 7 de octubre en actos de violencia en la ocupada Cisjordania vinculados al asedio del Ejército israelí de ocupación en Gaza.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-08-15). Presidente de Siria recibe a canciller de Irán. telesurtv.net Ambos políticos debatieron sobre el estado de las relaciones bilaterales, así como el avance de la agresión de Israel en la Franja de Gaza.

Staff (2024-08-15). teleSUR anuncia el concurso "Sur Influyente" telesurtv.net El concurso invita a jóvenes, mayores de edad, creadores de contenidos a elaborar piezas audiovisuales de máximo 60 segundos en formato vertical (9: 16).

Pressenza New York (2024-08-14). Active Duty U.S. G.I.S, Israeli Soldiers and Palestinian Fighters Declare: "We're Done With War!" pressenza.com All urge U.S. military personnel to tell Congress "Stop Funding Gaza Genocide!": | An Online News Conference: Noon EDT, August 15, 2024: | link here. | Here are the social platforms where it will be streaming; these will include: | RLC Facebook: RLC YouTube: Shane's Twitter:

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